Nagpur: Taking a significant step towards strengthening the nation’s defence and industrial capabilities, SBL Energy inaugurated a new TNT manufacturing plant at its 225-acre facility in Yenvera, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Dedicated solely to exports, this plant is only the second such initiative in India’s private sector, boasting a production capacity of 3,000 tons per annum. The facility aims to triple the company’s export reach to markets in Australia, Europe, and the United States.
The inauguration of the plant on September 3, 2024, by former Indian Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, marks a pivotal moment in SBL Energy’s growth strategy. The leadership team, including CEO Alok Choudhari, President Divyansh Choudhari, and Col Shailendra Pathak, President of the Defence Vertical, were present during the ceremony.
Highlighting the significance of the new facility, Chairman Sanjay Choudhari stated, “Our TNT plant is poised to meet the increasing demand for explosives driven by industrialisation, construction, infrastructure development, and mining activities. This plant is integral to our strategic vision of bolstering India’s defence infrastructure and promoting self-reliance, in line with the government’s mission to enhance indigenous production and defence exports.”
While reducing India’s dependence on imported TNT, the plant will also ensure supply security and cost efficiency, particularly for the defence sector. It supports the production of a wide range of munitions, including bombs and artillery shells, and will play a crucial role in modernizing India’s arsenals with more reliable and potent explosives.
As part of SBL Energy’s broader strategy, this new venture will help the company expand its manufacturing footprint in India. Earlier this year, the company secured Rs 325 crore in growth capital from marquee investors, which has been strategically deployed to fuel this expansion. With plans to establish another TNT plant of similar capacity in the future, SBL Energy continues to reinforce its position as a key player in both industrial and defence sectors, contributing to India’s geopolitical influence through the supply of critical defence materials.
