Key Details of Letter of Intent

  • Issuing Entity: Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
  • LOI Date: July 27, 2026
  • Project Name: "YETI - Heavy lift long range autonomous aerial logistics vehicle"
  • Total Estimated Project Cost: INR 302.00 Crore (Indian Rupees Three Hundred Two Crore only)
  • Proposed Financial Assistance: In-principle approval for amount not exceeding INR 151.00 Crore (Indian Rupees One Hundred Fifty-One Crore only)
  • Final amount subject to TDB's sole discretion

Financial Assistance Terms

  • Nature of Assistance: Financial Assistance in the form of a Loan under the Research Development and Innovation Scheme ("RDI Scheme")
  • Interest Rate: Simple interest of 4% per annum
  • Tenure: 3 years from the date of the first disbursement
  • Disbursement Terms: To be released in multiple tranches subject to the Company arranging equivalent amount from non-Government sources and achieving corresponding milestone executions

Conditions and Status

  • Management has reviewed terms and conditions and submitted acceptance within stipulated period
  • LOI conveys TDB's in-principle approval/intention only
  • Not a final binding commitment until execution of definitive agreements following due diligence and fulfilment of prescribed conditions
  • Additional conditions include satisfactory completion of due diligence and other standard conditions per RDI Scheme guidelines and term sheet

Transaction Classification

  • Domestic transaction (not international)
  • Not a Related Party Transaction: None of the Promoters/Promoter Group/Group Companies have any interest in the issuing entity
  • Does not fall within Related Party Transactions under applicable laws and regulations