Adani Defence missile plant Shivpuri
Analysis based on 50 articles · First reported Jul 03, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The establishment of South Asia's largest private-sector missile ecosystem by Adani Group — Adani Defence & Aerospace in Shivpuri, India — Madhya Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 2,500 crore, is expected to significantly boost India's defense manufacturing capabilities and reduce import dependency. This will positively impact the 'Make in India' initiative and create substantial employment opportunities, benefiting the local economy and the Adani Group's market position in the defense sector.
Adani Group — Adani Defence & Aerospace, a subsidiary of Adani Group, has laid the foundation for South Asia's largest private-sector missile ecosystem in Shivpuri, India — Madhya Pradesh. This state-of-the-art facility, representing an investment of Rs 2,500 crore, will manufacture medium- to long-range missile systems, composite propellant, TNT, and explosive-grade material. The project is expected to create approximately 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and integrate over 50 MSMEs into its supply chain. India — Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia performed the groundbreaking ceremony, emphasizing the project's role in boosting investment, employment, and India's self-reliance in defense. Gautam Adani, Director of Adani Group — Adani Defence & Aerospace, highlighted the facility's aim to replace foreign dependency with domestic power and its collaboration with the India — Defence Research and Development Organisation and the India — Indian Armed Forces. This new plant, along with the existing Small Arms Manufacturing Complex in Gwalior, will establish the Gwalior-Chambal region as a major defense manufacturing hub.
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