Pune: Agneyastra Energetics Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL)—the defence business of Bharat Forge Limited— on May 15 announced the groundbreaking of its strategic defence manufacturing facility near Madakasira in Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh.
Spread across more than 1,000 acres, the integrated campus will be developed with a planned investment of ₹1,500 crore over the next 2–4 years. Designed with advanced manufacturing technologies, high-safety testing infrastructure, and specialised logistics capabilities, the facility will significantly enhance India’s indigenous capabilities in advanced energetics and ammunition systems critical to modern defence and aerospace applications.
The project is expected to generate ~800 direct jobs and ~2,500 indirect employment opportunities, contributing to regional economic growth while reinforcing Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a preferred hub for aerospace and defence manufacturing.
Agneyastra Energetics has been established to address India’s continued reliance on imported energetics materials by delivering indigenously designed, manufactured, and globally compliant solutions. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, driving import substitution, local value creation, and technological self-reliance in strategically critical materials.
Baba Kalyani, Chairman and 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 six decades of expertise in strategic defence manufacturing, metallurgy, and systems integration, Agneyastra Energetics will embed best-in-class safety, engineering discipline, and industrial governance from the outset. The company is positioned to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s defence industrial ecosystem, enhancing national security, and contributing to the country’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
