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Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited signed a pivotal MoU with India's Ministry of Steel on February 9, 2026, gaining approval under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 1.2 for alloy steel and stainless steel rolled long products in strategic sectors. This collaboration promises enhanced efficiency, production expansion, and stronger economic contributions, aligning with Make in India goals.
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The agreement underscores Krishna Defence's role in advancing high-value steel manufacturing for defence and allied applications. As a key player in precision components and special steel products, the company leverages this incentive to scale operations amid the PLI 1.2 rollout, which saw 85 MoUs signed with 55 firms committing ₹11,887 crore investments and 8.7 million tonnes capacity addition by FY 2031.
Key Highlights
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Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Limited targets alloy steel including stainless steel rolled long products under Steel Grades for Strategic Sector
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MoU signed February 9, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy present
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PLI Scheme 1.2 offers 4-15% incentives over five years from FY 2025-26, starting disbursal FY 2026-27
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Supports operational efficiency, production growth, and India's self-reliance in strategic steel for defence, aerospace
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Part of broader PLI push reducing imports, creating jobs, building global competitiveness in specialty steel
Sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Steel PLI Portal, Krishna Defence Announcement
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