Global Defence Industries Limited submitted a regulatory filing to BSE Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations. The filing references previous intimation dated May 23, 2025 and pertains to the entire Nibe Group.
The enclosed press release announces the inauguration of NIBE Group's Advance Shirdi Defence Manufacturing Complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra on May 23, 2026. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shri Rajnath Singh (Raksha Mantri, Government of India) and Shri Devendra Fadnavis (Chief Minister of Maharashtra).
Facility Details
The integrated defence manufacturing complex is described as a next-generation ecosystem for:
- 155mm Ammunition Shell Manufacturing Plant with capacity of 5 lakh shells annually
- Indigenous TNT Plant Technology
- Indigenous RDX Plant Technology
- Bio-CNG & Hydrogen Fuel Plant
- Space & Satellite Technologies
Key Product Launches
The ceremony featured the unveiling and ceremonial flag-off of "Suryastra", India's first indigenous 300 KM Universal Rocket Launching System. The event also highlighted successful trials of the 100 KM Loitering Munition "Skystriker".
Dignitary Comments
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh praised NIBE Group's contribution to 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative, noting the scale of expertise in defence equipment development and manufacturing. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized Maharashtra's growing role in India's defence manufacturing ecosystem, specifically mentioning the defence corridor vision across Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Ahilyanagar regions.
Management Commentary
Ganesh Nibe reiterated the company's commitment to supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat by building world-class indigenous capabilities, reducing import dependency in critical defence sectors, and positioning India as a global defence manufacturing hub.
Employment Impact
The Shirdi Defence Manufacturing Complex is expected to generate more than 3,000 direct employment opportunities while creating an ecosystem for advanced defence manufacturing, innovation, MSME collaboration, and technology development.
Additional Dignitaries Present
The event was attended by General Anil Chauhan, Uday Samant, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal, Air Marshal Premkumar Krishnaswamy, Dr. Sameer Kamat, Lt Gen Vineet Gaur, and Swami BrahmVihari ji.