Agneyastra Energetics Limited on Friday announced the groundbreaking of its upcoming strategic defence manufacturing facility in Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh.
The facility, located near Madakasira, will be developed over more than 1,000 acres with a planned investment of ₹1,500 crore over the next two to four years.
Agneyastra Energetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), said the campus will enhance India’s capabilities in advanced energetics and ammunition systems required for modern defence and aerospace applications.
The project will house advanced manufacturing technologies, high-safety testing infrastructure, and specialised logistics systems aimed at supporting large-scale indigenous defence production.
Apart from strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, the project is also expected to create approximately 800 direct and 2,500 indirect jobs in the region.
The company said Agneyastra Energetics has been established to reduce dependence on imported energetics materials and support the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative through local manufacturing and technological self-reliance.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Forge Limited, said: “India has a significant opportunity to emerge as a globally trusted source for advanced defence systems and critical materials. Agneyastra Energetics is a strategic step towards building a strong indigenous energetics ecosystem and globally competitive capabilities from India for both domestic and international markets.”
Backed by the Kalyani Group’s expertise in strategic manufacturing and engineering, the company aims to strengthen India’s national security capabilities and defence industrial base.
