Adani Group Planning to Invests ₹7,000 Crore to Scale Up Ammunition Production in India

As per Moneycontrol report, Adani Group is set to transform India’s defence manufacturing landscape by investing ₹7,000 crore in its ammunition production plant near Kanpur. The investment aims to meet 25% of the country’s ammunition demand across armed forces and special units. 

Major Expansion at Adani’s Kanpur Ammunition Facility 

Adani Defence and Aerospace, a subsidiary of Adani Group, operates a 500-acre ammunition manufacturing plant in the Uttar Pradesh defence industrial corridor near Kanpur. Currently, the facility produces 150 million rounds of small calibre ammunition annually, with plans to scale up to 500 million rounds.  

The company has committed ₹7,000 crore to extend its offerings and capacity, targeting a sizable portion of India's total requirements. 

Medium and Large Calibre Production in the Pipeline 

Adani Group plans to begin producing medium and large calibre ammunition at the same facility. The large calibre unit will start operations in the coming months, while medium calibre production is expected to commence by January 2027.  

This forward integration supports the company's broader ambition of becoming a key ammunition supplier at both national and international levels. 

Read More: Adani Group to Invest ₹1 Lakh Crore in Andhra Pradesh Over 10 Years! 

Export Potential and Military Recruitment Strategy 

Even before full-scale domestic roll-out, Adani has begun exporting ammunition across Europe and Asia. The firm has also bolstered personnel strength by recruiting 400 ex-servicemen to support its development of drones, rifles, and electronic warfare systems. 

It also maintains collaborative ties with DRDO for co-production initiatives and seeks partnerships only with foreign companies willing to provide technology transfer. Discussions are ongoing with firms in France, Israel, and Russia, focusing on indigenous manufacturing under the Make in India initiative. 

Conclusion 

Adani Group’s ₹7,000 crore investment marks a significant stride towards domestic self-reliance in defence manufacturing, especially in ammunition. With scalable facilities, backward integration, and export presence, the firm positions itself as a major player in India's strategic defence corridor. 

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