New Delhi: Riding high on the global demand for aerospace components, Godrej Enterprises’ aerospace business plans to double its revenues over the next five to six years. At present, the combined aerospace and defence business generates around ₹700 crore. Notably, approximately 40 per cent of this revenue is derived from exports. The company supplies high-precision components for engines such as the ‘LEAP’ and ‘Trent’ to leading global OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).
Speaking to media, Maneck Behramkamdin, Executive Vice-President and Business Head of Godrej’s aerospace business, said civil aviation continues to be a strategic growth area for the company. “With long-term contracts in place with leading OEMs, we expect civil aviation to be a consistent driver of growth, balancing our defence and space programmes,” Behramkamdin said.
This strategy, he said, will position India as a reliable hub for high-precision aerospace manufacturing. “Our goal is to demonstrate that India can deliver complex, safety-critical components that meet the most stringent global standards. This builds confidence among international OEMs and strengthens India’s role in the global supply chain,” he said.
Accordingly, Godrej is constructing a 100-acre greenfield aerospace components facility in Khalapur, Maharashtra. The facility is scheduled to be operational by 2027 and will house two units of approximately 6.5 lakh sq ft each.
Besides, Behramkamdin cited that the company has already invested ₹500 crore in the project, which will provide the scale required to serve both domestic and export aerospace programmes. Notably, Godrej has built its capabilities to participate in complex engine programmes.
Earlier this month, Godrej signed a landmark five-year contract with Safran Aircraft Engines to manufacture front and rear Titanium material-based complex ventilation assemblies for the LEAP engines. “This partnership strengthens our long-standing relationship with Safran and advances the vision of ‘Make in India, for the world,’ by producing complex, safety-critical components in India,” Behramkamdin said.
Presently, the ‘LEAP’ is one of the world’s most widely used commercial aircraft engines. “The project involves highly advanced processes such as complex machining, precision welding, and non-destructive testing, ensuring compliance with the most stringent global civil aviation standards,” he said.
Furthermore, Godrej sees significant growth potential in India’s civil aviation market. “India is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world. As Indian carriers expand their fleets and place orders for new-generation aircraft, we are strategically positioned to supply components domestically while leveraging our global export capabilities,” Behramkamdin said.
On the defence and space side, he pointed out that Godrej works closely with DRDO’s (Defence Research and Development Organisation) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), manufacturing eight modules of the DRDO engine.
The company, he said, has also signed MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to develop flight control actuators for the AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) programme and with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for critical defence and aerospace platforms.
“These collaborations not only strengthen India’s defence manufacturing capabilities but also allow us to integrate advanced engineering and materials expertise across civil and military applications. By aligning our defence and civil aviation efforts, we can create a more robust ecosystem that benefits both sectors,” he explained.
Behramkamdin added that Godrej’s long-term vision is to scale its aerospace business by investing in advanced manufacturing technologies, developing design-to-spec capabilities, and expanding capacity. “With the combination of domestic expertise and global partnerships, we aim to make India a trusted hub for aerospace manufacturing that meets both local and international demand,” he said.
