The facility will produce 6,60,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate annually for industrial use, with coal supplied by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. Top union ministers and senior officials attended the event. This flagship project converts domestic coal into synthesis gas, reducing import dependence and driving industrial growth to support the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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The commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray marks a defining milestone in India’s naval history and reinforces the nation’s growing strength in indigenous warship design and construction under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister commissioned the warships in the presence of Shri R. N. Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of the Naval Staff and senior officials of Indian Navy & GRSE. The commissioning of three major surface warships on a single day is a first-of-its-kind achievement for any shipyard in India and highlights GRSE’s robust shipbuilding infrastructure, advanced technological capability and efficient project execution. The achievement further strengthens the shipyard’s operational preparedness across strategic, surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and maritime defence capabilities.

Aligned with the objectives of Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, GRSE is spearheading India’s green maritime transformation through focused initiatives in shipbuilding and ship repair, modernisation of yard infrastructure, strategic global partnerships, promotion of sustainable maritime practices, and adoption of emerging technologies. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), digitalization and innovation-led solutions across its operations, GRSE is driving efficiency, sustainability and technological excellence, while contributing to the vision of a resilient, self-reliant and globally competitive maritime sector.

INS Dunagiri, the second Advanced Guided Missile Frigate built by GRSE under Project 17A, represents a significant advancement in indigenous warship design. Equipped with BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles along with advanced defence systems, the warship significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s strike and defensive capabilities.

INS Sanshodhak, the last of the four Survey Vessels (Large) built by GRSE, will bolster the Indian Navy’s hydrographic and survey capabilities, supporting port and harbour approaches, navigation channels and maritime limits, while also aiding oceanographic data collection and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

INS Agray, one of the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWCs) under construction at GRSE, is designed for coastal anti-submarine operations and is equipped with advanced Combat Management Systems, lightweight torpedoes, anti-submarine warfare rockets and a 30 mm Naval Surface Gun with approximately 88% indigenous content.

With the delivery of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, GRSE has achieved the milestone of building and delivering 118 warships, including 80 warships for the Indian Navy — the highest by any shipyard in the country.

Reinforcing its technological leadership, GRSE is the only PSU shipyard to receive the Defence Minister’s Award for Excellence in the Defence & Aerospace Sector for designing the most silent ship for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations for the Indian Navy.

From building 05-ton boats to 24,600-ton Fleet Tankers, GRSE has demonstrated unmatched versatility and established itself as a pioneer warship builder of the nation. Since 1960, GRSE remains the only Indian shipyard to have delivered over 100 warships and is also the first Indian shipyard to have built a Fleet Replenishment Tanker. It is additionally the first shipyard in independent India to build a Seaward Defence Boat (SDB), the builder of the first-ever Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard, the first-ever Indigenous Survey Vessel and the first Indian shipyard to export a warship — CGS Barracuda — to Seychelles.

Beyond shipbuilding, GRSE has consistently championed indigenous innovation and engineering excellence, securing 100 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) from the Government of India and being recognised as the Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for four consecutive years.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi stated, “I am delighted that on this occasion I have had the opportunity to come to this great land of Bengal. This is the land that gave a new direction to India’s ideas, that accelerated India’s renaissance, and that connected India to the world through the seas for centuries. Today, on this very soil, an important event linked to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Surakshit Bharat, and Viksit Bharat is taking place. Today, INS Agray, INS Dunagiri, and INS Sanshodhak are giving new momentum to that journey. These three vessels are also symbols of three important national commitments. They have been built in India, their designs were developed in India. The talent of Indian industries has gone into their construction. The skill of Indian engineers has gone into them. The hard work of Indian workers has gone into them. And this is the greatest strength of the new India.”

On the occasion, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of the Naval Staff, stated, “GRSE has long been a trusted partner of the Indian Navy in ensuring maritime security. On this occasion, I would like to congratulate the GRSE team. I would also like to congratulate our industry partners and MSMEs who have helped us achieve this success. Last year, in Mumbai, the Prime Minister witnessed the first tri-commissioning in India. After 17 months, the second tri-commissioning in Kolkata shows that India’s warship construction capacity, modernity, self-reliance and self-confidence are all gaining new momentum.”

GRSE is currently constructing multiple frontline platforms, including one Project 17A Advanced Frigate, four ASW-SWCs and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs). In addition, the shipyard is building 30 other vessels, including 13 export platforms, and is in advanced stages of concluding a prestigious contract for the construction of the Next Generation Corvettes.

Through indigenous warship construction, export-ready maritime platforms, innovation-driven excellence and over 90% indigenous equipment fit in frontline warships, GRSE continues to reinforce India’s emergence as a world-class maritime and shipbuilding powerhouse committed to national security, economic progress and nation-building excellence.

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This was in recognition of the shipyard’s consistent financial and physical performance over the years.

GRSE’s financial performance over the last five years reflects its remarkable growth trajectory and operational excellence. The Company’s Revenue from Operations has grown from ₹1,754 crore in FY 2021-22 to ₹7,002 crore in FY 2025-26, registering an increase of nearly 300%. During the same period, Profit After Tax (PAT) has risen from ₹190 crore to ₹748 crore, reflecting a growth of nearly 294%.

A firm proponent of the Government ‘s Atmanirbharta and “Make in India” visions, the shipyard also delivered eight warships during the year, including three on the same day on March 30, 2026. These include P17A advanced guided-missile frigate Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, a Survey Vessel (Large) and Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Agray.

Navratna status allows Public Sector Enterprises to make larger investments, enhancing their ability and expand operations.

The elevation to a Navratna status for GRSE comes at a time when the shipyard is in an expansion mode. It has embarked on a mission to increase capacity through both brownfield and greenfield projects.

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, expressed his gratitude to the Government for being accorded this status and said, “The conferment of Navratna status is a defining moment in GRSE’s journey and a matter of immense pride for every member of the GRSE family. This recognition reflects the confidence reposed in us and acknowledges the dedication, commitment and professionalism of our employees, past and present. This elevation will further empower us to pursue strategic opportunities, enhance self-reliance in defence manufacturing, strengthen our global competitiveness and contribute meaningfully towards the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s emergence as a leading maritime power by 2047.”

GRSE has several firsts to its name. In 1961, barely a year after being declared a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, the shipyard delivered the country’s first indigenous warship, INS Ajay, to the Navy. GRSE is also the proud builder of first ever Indian Export Warship, CGS Barracuda for Govt of Mauritius and also the first DPSU shipyard to be listed in the stock exchanges.

While GRSE has delivered over 800 marine platforms, the shipyard has also delivered the largest number of warships to the Navy, Coast Guard & friendly foreign nations. The figure stands at 118. Of these, 80 have been inducted into the Navy.

GRSE has also made strides in the field of commercial shipbuilding and has bagged export orders. It is now building 12 multi-purpose vessels for a German client, in keeping with India’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision, also foraying into green and autonomous vessels. GRSE is the only shipyard with specialisation in research ships, thereby contributing significantly to maritime sovereignty.

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Yantra India Limited has recorded strong financial and operational growth, with sales increasing from ₹956.32 crore in the second half of FY 2021–22 to ₹3,108.79 crore in FY 2024–25. Its export performance has also shown a sharp rise, growing from zero exports in FY 2021–22 (H2) to ₹321.77 crore in FY 2024–25. The company’s diversified product portfolio includes carbon fibre composites, assemblies for medium and large calibre ammunition, armoured vehicles, artillery guns, main battle tanks, glass composites and aluminium alloys, strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.

With the Miniratna Category-I status, YIL’s Board has been empowered to approve capital expenditure of up to ₹500 crore for new projects, modernisation and procurement of equipment without prior government approval, enabling faster decision-making and accelerated growth. Yantra India Limited was formed on October 1, 2021, following the corporatisation of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board into seven new defence public sector undertakings to enhance efficiency, autonomy and innovation. YIL is a Schedule ‘A’ DPSU under the Department of Defence Production, and this decision further reinforces the Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat by reducing import dependence and positioning India as a global hub for defence production.

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Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet technology enables producers to convert ethanol derived from renewable sources into SAF, offering a cost-effective pathway to reduce carbon emissions of air travel. The process is easily integrated into existing ethanol production infrastructure and can also produce renewable diesel, helping reduce carbon emissions in the road transport sector.

“Our proven Ethanol-to-Jet technology provides a cost-efficient pathway for SAF production and will help TruAlt Bioenergy advance its net-zero ambitions while creating value across the agricultural and energy ecosystems,” said Ranjit Kulkarni, VP & GM – Honeywell Process Technology, India. “This agreement marks another milestone in Honeywell’s journey to help India build self-reliance in sustainable fuel production.”

The collaboration underscores Honeywell’s alignment with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision by promoting domestic biofuel production. Once operational, the project will help reduce CO₂ emissions from the rapidly growing aviation sector while also contributing to higher farmer incomes through increased demand for bioethanol.

Vijay Nirani, Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, said, “Our agreement with Honeywell is a defining step in TruAlt’s journey to help build India’s sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem. By leveraging Honeywell technology, we aim to create a scalable, ethanol-based SAF pathway that connects India’s farmers directly to the global aviation decarbonization agenda. Through this project, we are strengthening our conviction that India’s energy transition must be rooted in domestic feedstocks, strong industrial capability and inclusive economic value creation without external dependence. Additionally, it leverages India’s unique geographic and demographic advantages to progressively position the country as a major global hub for sustainable aviation fuel production.”

Honeywell currently offers solutions across a range of feedstocks to meet the rapidly growing demand for renewable fuels, including SAF. The company also offers modular renewable fuels technology that can be built off-site and quickly installed at refineries, lowering risk and accelerating start up compared to traditional methods.

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The Minister also held discussions with officials on land acquisition and project expansion in Raipur, felicitated employees, including women workers, and interacted with contract workers at the camps to inquire about their well-being. Accompanied by SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan and senior officials, Shri Dubey’s visit underscored the company’s ongoing efforts in production, community welfare, and infrastructure development, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth and social responsibility.

During the visit, SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan, Director (Technical – Operations cum Planning/Projects) Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (HR) Shri Biranchi Das, Director (Finance) Shri D. Sunil Kumar, CVO Shri Himanshu Jain, Dipka Area General Manager Shri Sanjay Kumar Mishra, and other senior officials accompanied the Hon’ble Minister.

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Apart from above ,  Coal India announced the commissioning of India’s first indigenously developed electric rope shovel at Nigahi Project of  Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.

The handing-over and commissioning ceremony of this state-of-the-art shovel – manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) – witnessed the presence of Chairman, Shri P.M. Prasad; Director (HR), Dr. Vinay Ranjan; Director (Technical), Shri Achyut Ghatak; CMD, BEML, Shri Shantanu Roy; CMD, NCL, Shri B. Sairam; and senior management from Coal India, NCL, and BEML, both physically and virtually.

Chairman, Shri Prasad, described the induction of this shovel into Coal India’s HEMM fleet as a significant step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He also lauded the strong work culture at NCL and expressed confidence that the new machine would be utilized to its optimum capacity.

This 20-cubic-meter electric rope shovel features a robust high-tensile bucket and boom design, a fully air-conditioned ergonomic operator cabin, and an impressive annual production capacity of 4.45 million cubic meters. It is also equipped with real-time monitoring and diagnostics with integrated safety and fault protection systems.

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He further added that Ministry of Coal has adopted a comprehensive five-pillar strategy under Mission Coking Coal, focusing on enhancing domestic output, expanding washing capacity, adopting advanced coke-making tech, accelerating block auctions, and promoting coal gasification for cleaner steelmaking.

He explained that, particularly in light of India’s net-zero goals, the Ministry of Coal is also exploring coal gasification as a cleaner, more advanced method of producing steel. In partnership with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, the Ministry is funding feasibility studies and pilot projects to incorporate coal-to-DRI technology. Coal gasification has the potential to revolutionise low-emission steel production in India with additional R&D, infrastructure, and support of all stakeholders.

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• Construction: It accelerates the surveying process, giving detailed 2D and 3D models, which conserve time and cut down costs. It provides better tracking of the timelines and budget.
• Mining: Utilizing high-resolution mapping and real-time data, Surveyaan V1 improves site surveillance to support stockpile management without significant operational impact, while its robust features, examples include wind resistance and automatic returns, improve safety and efficiency.
• Agriculture: Drones provide significant advantages in precision farming by surveying crop health and soil conditions. For instance, with the large area coverage of the Surveyaan V1, the critical information delivered is useful in optimizing yield maximization as well as ensuring compliance.

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