Contract Details
Bharat Forge Limited signed a ₹425 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence, India, for the supply of Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) to the Indian Navy. The GTGs are intended for onboard power generation on Kolkata class ships.
Technical Specifications
The Gas Turbine Generators are rated at 1.25 MW capacity and will replace lower capacity units currently in service onboard the naval vessels.
Execution Timeline
The contract will be executed over a period of 5 years.
Procurement Category
The contract was awarded under the Buy (Indian) category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 (DAP-2020).
Strategic Significance
This contract marks Bharat Forge's entry into the marine gas turbine (GT) business and will deliver the first indigenous GT-based power plant to operate aboard Indian Naval ships.
Infrastructure Development
BFL will establish a dedicated Integration and Test facility for GTGs to support this contract and future business.
Future Development Plans
The company will participate in design and development programs for larger power plants and propulsion GTs, serving the significant needs of Indian armed forces with local production.
Sovereignty and Maintenance
This initiative will ensure complete sovereignty on maintenance and overhaul operations of GTs/GTGs for the Indian armed forces.
Company Background
Bharat Forge Limited is a Pune-based Indian multinational company providing high performance, innovative safety critical components and solutions for several sectors including automotive, power, oil and gas, construction & mining, rail, marine, defence and aerospace. The company has a global manufacturing footprint with presence across five countries.