What we do Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd manufactures indigenous defence components for the Indian Navy and Army, along with dairy and kitchen equipment, combining precision and innovation. |
Founded in 1,997 |
Market share Leading indigenizer for Indian Navy’s shipbuilding steel sections; expanding presence in defence alloys, welding consumables, and dairy equipment sectors. |
Problem solved Reduces India’s defence import dependency by supplying critical shipbuilding and military equipment; offers automated dairy solutions enhancing milk quality testing. |
Top clients or who we serve Indian Navy, Indian Army (B2G); dairy cooperatives and kitchens (B2B). |
Key management Mr. Ankur Ashwin Shah, Managing Director with 22 years of industry experience, leads the company. |
Our journey and innovations Started in 1997 in dairy; indigenized shipbuilding steel bars for Navy in 2006; awarded for defence tech absorption; developed robotic milk collection system; expanded defence and homeland security products. |
Where we operate Manufacturing and operations primarily in Gujarat, India; exports to Indian armed forces; tie-ups and JV extending footprint to Netherlands and Bengaluru for electronics. |
Top products or what we offer Shipbuilding steel bulb bars, super alloy weld consumables, ballast bricks for T-90 tanks; dairy milk coolers, robotic milk collection units; kitchen bulk cooking equipment. |
Top brands Robotic Milk Collection Unit (patented); indigenous shipbuilding steel bulb bars; Improved Space Heating Devices (Bukhari); Modular Vehicle Barrier; Joint ventures with Waveoptix and VABO Composite. |
Raw materials needed Steel alloys, superalloys, welding consumables, stainless steel sheets, electronic components for defence and dairy products. |
Raw materials supplier Not specified; partnerships indicate domestic and foreign sourcing for electronic components and alloys. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Majority of defence contracts are project-based and developmental orders, cyclical; some recurring supplies for dairy equipment maintenance. |
Our industry position Recognized as a pioneer in indigenous shipbuilding steel sections; expanding high-value defence components; growing dairy equipment segment. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 revenue stood at Rs. 194.87 crore; net profit Rs. 22.16 crore; revenue grew 83% year-on-year, indicating strong growth momentum. |
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Whats driving growth Government 'Make in India' push in defence, new product development, strategic joint ventures, and increasing defence modernization budgets. |
Our future plans Expand defence electronics manufacturing in Bengaluru, commission modern production lines, joint venture with VABO Composite, and develop new alloy products for T-90 tanks. |
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Our people and values 260+ employees fostering innovation and quality; strong internal controls and employee-centric policies including ESOP schemes. |
Key challenges ahead Navigating import substitution challenges, technology absorption, sustaining innovation pace, and maintaining quality in defence contracts. |
Interesting facts Received Defence Technology Absorption Award from the Prime Minister; pioneered indigenous production of steel bulb bars for Indian Navy; patented robotic milk analyzer. |
Risks and strategy Operational risks from defence procurement cycles mitigated by diversification into dairy and kitchen segments; strategic collaborations to enhance technology access. |
