The recognition highlights GRSE’s sustained efforts in integrating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) into its shipbuilding ecosystem, thereby enhancing localisation and strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. Through close collaboration with industry partners across the country, the Shipyard has expanded MSME participation in the construction of advanced warships and vessels for the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard, Central & State government Organisations and friendly foreign nations.

This prestigious honour also reflects GRSE’s alignment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of transforming India from “Local to Global” by fostering innovation, self-reliance and competitiveness within the domestic industrial ecosystem.

As one of India’s leading warship builders, GRSE has developed a robust vendor ecosystem that supports the design and construction of complex maritime platforms. The honour underscores the Shipyard’s continued commitment to building a resilient domestic supply chain and promoting wider participation of Indian industry in the nation’s defence production ecosystem.

This highlights the advances that GRSE has made in the field of green vessel technologies, reinforcing the shipyard’s capability to deliver technologically advanced platforms across defence and commercial segments.

The vessel, measuring 25 metres in length, with a beam of 8 metres shall be powered through batteries and will be capable of generating a static ahead bollard pull of 15 tonnes. Designed for harbour assistance and towing operations, the tug will have an endurance of two hours of continuous operation and a maximum speed of 9 knots.

Built to IACS classification standards, the vessel will incorporate advanced battery-propulsion technology significantly reducing emissions and contributing to cleaner port operations. The project is in line with the growing emphasis on decarbonisation and adoption of green technologies across the maritime sector.

GRSE has already delivered a zero-emission fully electric ferry to the Government of West Bengal and is now working on 13 hybrid ferries for the same customer. The shipyard is also working on 12 multi-purpose vessels for a German company, four of which will have green propulsion systems. GRSE is also in the advanced stages of concluding a prestigious contract for the construction of five Next Generation Corvettes.

GRSE has also built and delivered 118 warships to the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and friendly foreign nations, the highest number delivered by any shipyard in India. Backed by strong in-house design capabilities, modern shipbuilding infrastructure and extensive experience in building complex platforms, the shipyard continues to expand its footprint beyond defence shipbuilding into emerging sectors of the maritime industry.

The celebrations were marked by a collective yoga session at the Main Works Unit, where employees came together to observe this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. The programme was held in the august presence of Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), Shri Niranjan Bhalerao, Director (Finance), Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS, Chief Vigilance Officer and other senior officials of GRSE.

On the occasion, winners of the Yoga Competition organised for employees were felicitated for their enthusiastic participation and dedication to promoting fitness and well-being. The competition saw active participation from employees across departments, underscoring GRSE’s continued commitment to fostering a culture of health, wellness, and holistic development in the workplace.

In the lead-up to the celebrations, GRSE undertook several awareness initiatives to encourage participation among employees and stakeholders. The celebrations were also marked at the company’s DEP Unit in Ranchi, where employees joined in observing the occasion, underscoring GRSE’s organisation-wide commitment to fostering a culture of health and wellness. Special displays and informational banners highlighting the significance of yoga were put up across GRSE units, while awareness messages were disseminated through internal communication channels. The Company’s social media platforms also highlighted the significance of yoga and this year’s theme.

GRSE also actively promoted the Ministry of Ayush’s Yoga 365 campaign and encouraged participation in the nationwide Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Yoga Session, supporting the national movement towards wellness, unity and healthy living. Information regarding these initiatives was shared with employees and other stakeholders through email communications and social media outreach.

Through these initiatives, GRSE continues to encourage its workforce to embrace yoga as a way of life, fostering resilience, harmony and enhanced well-being while contributing to a healthier and more productive workplace.

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.

The recognition marks GRSE’s third consecutive win at the Governance Now PSU IT Awards and highlights the organisation’s sustained focus on adopting advanced digital solutions across its operational and business domains. Earlier, GRSE had received the “Best Use of Emerging Technologies” Award in 2024, followed by the “Digital Transformation Excellence” Award in 2025.

The latest recognition underscores GRSE’s sustained efforts in leveraging advanced digital technologies to strengthen operational efficiency, optimize business processes and drive innovation across the organisation. The shipyard continues to align its digital transformation initiatives with the Government of India’s Digital India Vision, with focus on smart systems, automation, data-driven decision making and a future-ready workforce.

The name Sanghmitra means friend of the community. It was also the name of the eldest daughter of Emperor Ashoka, who is known to have travelled to Sri Lanka in the 3rd Century BC to spread the teachings of Lord Buddha.

The others present at the occasion were senior officials from GRSE and the Indian Navy.
GRSE has significant experience in the construction of warships and patrol vessels for maritime operations. The shipyard also built the OPV MCGS Barracuda, the first warship exported by India to Mauritius in 2014. GRSE bagged the Defence Minister’s Award of Excellence for in-house Design Effort for that warship. The launch of this ship is on the heels of a successful year for GRSE, having delivered eight ships in a single year, including simultaneous delivery of three warships of different classes – the P17A stealth frigate, a Survey Vessel large and an ASW Shallow water craft – on a single day, 30 Mar 26.

The NGOPVs will be much larger warships than the OPVs built earlier, and have greater endurance and firepower. These platforms will be about 113 metres long and 14.6 metres wide, with a displacement of 3,000 Tons. The NGOPVs will achieve speeds of up to 23 knots. Their endurance will be 8,500 nautical miles at a speed of 14 knots.

The NGOPVs will play a variety of roles. With a draught requirement of only 4 metres, they would be able to operate in coastal waters, protecting offshore assets, carrying out maritime interdiction, as well as visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) operations. They will also be part of presence-cum-surveillance and mine warfare missions while having the capability to support special operations.

These warships will also participate in ‘Out of Area’ Contingency Operations, non-combatant evacuation, convoy operations, anti-piracy missions and counter-infiltration operations. Apart from these, they will take on poachers and traffickers, and participate in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as well as search and rescue missions. They will also be able to operate as hospital and COMINT ships apart from providing fleet maintenance support.

Vice Admiral Vatsayan commended GRSE’s role in keeping the Navy supplied with advanced warships. “Over the years, the Indian Navy has evolved into a force that is not only prepared for conflicts but equally committed to shaping the stable maritime environment through cooperation, presence and readiness. In this broader context, the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel project holds considerable significance. I would like to convey my appreciation to GRSE, which has consistently demonstrated its capability in delivering quality platforms to the Indian Navy, having delivered eight ships in the last financial year. Today’s launch adds another important chapter to its legacy,” he said.

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, highlighted the technological advances that the shipyard has made adding to enhanced capabilities. “We are kickstarting 2026-27 with the launch of this vessel and this year too will see multiple launches and deliveries”, he said.

This collaborative initiative will enable GRSE and K2 Cranes to explore and implement profitable business in respect of cranes utilized for marine, defence and shipyard requirements, both in India and abroad.

While GRSE’s mainstay continues to remain warship building and construction of other marine platforms, it also manufactures engineering products. It holds the largest market share in the country in the modular, steel bridges sector, having delivered over 5,900 of them to both domestic and international clients.

The celebrations began with Cmde PR Hari IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE along with the senior most employee of the company Shri Asit Kumar Biswas unfurling the National Flag, followed by the inspection of an impressive guard of honour by personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Among the others present were Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN(Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), GRSE, Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS, CVO, GRSE, Shri V Vidhun, Commandant, CISF Kolkata and senior officials from GRSE & CISF.

Cmde Hari, in his address, highlighted the importance of the themes of this year’s Republic Day that are “The Mantra of Self-Reliance – Vande Mataram” and“The Mantra of Prosperity – Atmanirbhar Bharat”.

He highlighted the remarkable performance of the shipyard over the last year and its commitment towards self-reliance and Atmanirbharta. The CMD also spoke on measures taken by GRSE to maintain delivery schedules and bag more orders.  He highlighted efforts by GRSE to build more commercial vessels and extend its already proven expertise in green technology to larger platforms.

“With 42 vessels – including 12 warships for the Indian Navy, 13 export vessels & 17 domestic commercial vessels- under construction, every corner of our yards is abuzz with activity. Recently inaugurated, the Next Generation VR Lab facility marks a major step towards strengthening self-reliant, technology-driven warship design and production capabilities in the country. From advanced naval platforms to zero-emission and hybrid-propulsion vessels, GRSE is committed to delivering excellence while expanding its footprint across defence, research and commercial shipbuilding,” Cmde Hari added.

He also underscored GRSE’s efforts to be a part of the Government’s initiative to develop India into a major hub for shipbuilding and allied activities.

CMD GRSE congratulated the CISF team for their exemplary turn out and excellent and graceful display, including the cultural program.