Kalyani Strategic Systems' wholly-owned subsidiary Agneyastra Energetics Ltd on Friday announced the groundbreaking of its Rs 1,500-crore strategic defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh.
Spread across over 1,000 acres, the integrated campus near Madakasira in Sri Sathya Sai District of the state will be developed over the next 2-4 years with the project expected to generate around 800 direct jobs and around 2,500 indirect employment opportunities, contributing to regional economic growth, the company said.
Designed with advanced manufacturing technologies and specialised logistics capabilities, the facility will significantly enhance India's indigenous capabilities in advanced energetics and ammunition systems critical to modern defence and aerospace applications, it said.
The upcoming facility also reinforces Andhra Pradesh's emergence as a preferred hub for aerospace and defence manufacturing, the company said.
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd is the defence business of Bharat Forge.
"India has a significant opportunity to emerge as a globally trusted source for advanced defence systems and critical materials. Agneyastra Energetics is a strategic step towards building a strong indigenous energetics ecosystem and globally competitive capabilities from India for both domestic and international markets," said Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited.
Published on May 15, 2026