Make in India: Domestic Company to Supply Carbon Fabric and Composite Materials to Indian Army

Swadeshi Raw Materials for Defence:
For the first time, production of missile and rocket components for the Indian Army is taking place within India. Agneevasthraa Pvt Ltd, a Tamil Nadu-based company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army to supply advanced carbon fabrics and other indigenous defense materials.

A Milestone for Make in India:
Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Make in India’ initiative, domestic companies have increasingly entered strategic sectors. Previously, advanced carbon fabric and high-performance composite materials for the armed forces were mostly imported. Agneevasthraa’s MoU marks a historic step toward self-reliance in critical defense components.

Details of the MoU:
According to media reports, the agreement includes custom design and manufacturing of advanced carbon and allied materials for the Indian Army. These materials will be engineered specifically for high-stakes and critical defense applications, ensuring they meet stringent operational standards.

Company Background and Capabilities:
Agneevasthraa Pvt Ltd, established in 2008, qualified as a supplier to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2012, providing carbon fabrics—a key raw material for rocket components. These fabrics are widely used in missiles, space shuttles, satellites, and critical space missions, including India’s PSLV, GSLV, and LVMK3 launch projects. The company is also a recognized supplier to DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation).

Economic and Strategic Benefits:
The government emphasizes Make in India because domestically produced materials are cheaper than imports and help reduce foreign exchange outflow. By producing these critical defense materials locally, India not only saves costs but also strengthens strategic autonomy in defense manufacturing.