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The Tamil Nadu edition · 2026

Aerospace, maritime and defensecompanies in Tamil Nadu

Defense, aircraft parts, aerospace engineering, ship design, ship repair and more: the companies building aerospace, maritime and defense in Tamil Nadu, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

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Recent aerospace, maritime and defense business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 1,029 aerospace, maritime and defense companies in India, last 24 months: 324 Contracts · 30 M&A deals · 15 funding rounds · 1 Launch. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

ContractSupply

Abb · client: Cochin shipyard

Technology company ABB has won a contract from India's Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two electric harbour tugs being built for Polestar Maritime.

Marine
ContractDefense

Solar industries india · client: Na

Solar Industries India Ltd. and its subsidiary have secured ₹1,076 crore ($113 million) worth of defence export contracts, to be executed over three years.

Defence
ContractSupply

Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited · client: Bharat electronics

Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited has received an order worth approximately Rs 52.82 crore, inclusive of taxes, from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

Defence
ContractMaintenance

Takyon Networks · client: Hindustan aeronautics

Takyon Networks has received a work order worth of Rs 60.50 lakh from Hindustan Aerinautics (HAL) for the purpose of Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract.

ContractSupply

Paras defence & space technologies · client: DRDO, Ministry of Defence

Earlier, on April 30, the company received an order worth approximately ₹7.72 crore (inclusive of taxes) from DRDO, Ministry of Defence, for the development of Ku/C-band satellite…

Defence
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Krishna defence & allied industries acquires Taharabadkar Solutions Pvt Ltd

KDAIL has completed the acquisition of a 46.81% stake in Taharabadkar Solutions Pvt Ltd (TSPL), a defence-focused startup incorporated on 11th March 2025. The acquisition was completed…

Defence – Smart Weapons & Guided Ammunition Systems
ContractSupply

Premier explosives · client: Na

Premier Explosives Limited has announced a significant export order valued at ₹33.69 crores for the supply of rocket motors.

Defence
ContractSupply

Bharat electronics · client: Ministry of defence

Shares of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) were trading in the red but swung green on 5 May after the company announced that it has received a Rs 1,251 crore contract from the Ministry…

Defense
ContractSupply

Avantel · client: Bharat electronics

Avantel has announced an amendment to a purchase order from Bharat Electronics Limited, adding an additional value of ₹3.01 crore for the supply of power amplifiers.

Electronics
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Indo National Limited acquires Aidin technologies

The Board of Directors of Indo-National, at its meeting held on Thursday, approved the proposed acquisition of 51 per cent of the paid-up share capital of Aidin Technologies Private…

Aerospace and Defence
ContractSupply

Azad engineering · client: Nuovo Pignone

Azad Engineering has signed Amendment No. 3 to its Strategic Supply Agreement with Nuovo Pignone S.r.l., a part of Baker Hughes Company, on 23 April 2026.

Oil and gas industry
ContractDefense

Bharat electronics · client: Ministry of defence

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has attracted market attention after securing fresh orders worth Rs 569 crore

Defence Electronics
ContractSupply

Premier explosives · client: Na

Premier Explosives has announced the receipt of a significant export order valued at ₹350.23 crores for the supply of defence products.

Defence
ContractSupply

Bharat earth movers · client: Indian army

The contracts with defence PSU Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Private Ltd are for the procurement of TRAWL assembly for T-72/T-90 tanks.

Defense
ContractSupply

Dcx systems · client: IAI-ELTA Systems Limited

DCX Systems said it has received a purchase order worth about ₹93 million from Israel-based IAI-ELTA Systems Limited for manufacturing and supply of Transmitter Receiver Modules, as part…

Defense
ContractDefense

Apollo micro systems · client: Government of india

APOLLO MICRO SYSTEMS HAS POINTED OUT IN EXCHANGE FILING THAT THE COMPANY FOR MANUFACTURING A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT DEFENCE SYSTEMS AND AMMUNITION OF AMMUNITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Aerospace and Defense
ContractTechnology

Infotek Software and Systems (i-TEK RFID) · client: Bharat electronics

The major defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infotek Software and Systems (i-TEK RFID) on April 16, 2026.

Defense
ContractSupply

Beml · client: Middle East region

BEML has secured an export order valued at USD 36.38 million from the Middle East region, the order entails the supply of heavy earthmoving equipment.

Infrastructure
ContractSupply

Na · client: ABS Marine Services

India's ABS Marine Services has entered into a contract to acquire a multipurpose offshore support vessel from the international market to expand its owned fleet.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Aequs acquires Aequs Foundation

Aequs has successfully completed the acquisition of 1,000 equity shares, representing 50% of the total share capital of Aequs Foundation, from Hubballi Durable Goods Cluster Private Limited.

ContractService

Ceinsys tech · client: Indian Space Research Organisation

Ceinsys Tech has announced the receipt of a significant service order from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) valued at Rs 3,24,50,000, inclusive of GST.

Technology
M&AAcquisition · Announced

HFCL Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd. (HASPL) acquires Raddef

HASPL will acquire HFCL's 80% stake in Raddef, a Radar Technology company.

Radar Technology
ContractTechnology

Spiral EHL Engineering Limited · client: Defsys solutions

Spiral in turn will be acquiring the Aerostructure and Aeronautics business of Defsys Solutions Private Limited (Defsys) on a slump sale basis.

Defense and Aerospace
M&AAcquisition · Announced

HFCL Advance Systems Private Limited acquires Raddef

HASPL will also acquire 80 per cent stake of HFCL in Raddef Private Limited, a radar technology company.

Radar technology
M&AAcquisition · Announced

HFCL Advance Systems Private Limited acquires Defsys solutions

The latter will in turn acquire the Aerostructure and Aeronautics business of Defsys Solutions Private Limited (Defsys) on a slump sale basis.

Aerostructure and Aeronautics business
ContractDefense

Dcx systems · client: Na

the firm bagged an order from a domestic customer. The order is worth ₹563.45 crore, including the manufacture and supply of maritime patrol radar systems (MPR) for the airborne application.

Defense
ContractSupply

Mazagon dock shipbuilders · client: Shipping corporation of india

Shares of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited were trading lower today even as the PSU said it has inked a contract with Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) for the construction…

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Sigma Advanced Systems Limited acquires AS Strategic

The company recently acquired Delhi-based AS Strategic, a defence and space-focused firm that operates through long-term joint ventures and exclusive service partnerships with European…

Defence and Space

Aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Tamil Nadu, by revenue

Browse aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Tamil Nadu by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 24 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 24 aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Tamil Nadu that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 24 of 24

Provider of mission‑critical embedded electronic systems and sensor‑centric solutions

Defense contractors
₹754.69 crFY 2024-25
+33%2024–2025
1,429+31% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
41 yr1985
1postings · last posted Oct 2026

Provider of aerospace engineering and design services

Aerospace engineering and design services
₹304.26 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
335+20% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
22 yr2004
—No postings tracked

Provider of ship management, ship owning, marine, and port services

Ship design and engineering services
₹184.31 crFY 2024-25
+34%2024–2025
59+23% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
34 yr1992
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of precision components for aerospace energy and medical industries

Manufacturing services
₹143.22 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
172+82% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of aerospace, medical, energy, and engineering services

Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturers
₹105.07 crFY 2024-25
+10%2024–2025
350-47% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of rubber compounds for the aviation, aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries

Manufacturing services
₹92.10 crFY 2024-25
+16%2024–2025
155+31% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months

Provider of navigation applications for land, marine, and aeronautical industries

Telecom end user equipment and services
₹77.52 crFY 2024-25
+57%2024–2025
39LinkedIn · Jul 2026
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Provider of electronic and mechanical system design and manufacturing services

Electronic manufacturing services
₹68.07 crFY 2024-25
+537%2024–2025
288LinkedIn · Jul 2026
18 yr2008
1postings · last posted Aug 2026

Manufacturer of fabric solutions for military garments

Defense contractors
₹66.28 crFY 2024-25
-51%2024–2025
—Not available
28 yr1998
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Provider of ship engineering solutions

Ship design and engineering services
₹40.92 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
64 yr1962
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer of composite and metallic hardware for aerospace, space research, defense, and marine industries

Aerospace maritime and defense composites
₹45.17 crFY 2023-24
+47%2023–2024
65-39% 12 mo to May 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
36 yr1990
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of metallic bellows for defence services

Services for military
₹39.41 crFY 2024-25
+19%2024–2025
113+7% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
46 yr1980
0none in 3 months

Retailer of marine engines, outboard motors, and marine equipment

Ship retail
₹38.22 crFY 2024-25
+3%2024–2025
—Not available
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of precision aluminum machined parts

Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturers
₹24.11 crFY 2024-25
+73%2024–2025
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Manufacturer of aero model engines, radial engines, and ham radio products

Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturers
₹20.14 crFY 2024-25
-96%2024–2025
67LinkedIn · Jul 2026
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months

Precision machining and assembly for aerospace and defense

Defense contractors
₹8.76 crFY 2024-25
-9%2024–2025
21LinkedIn · Jul 2026
45 yr1981
0none in 3 months

Online retailer of drones & its accessories

Aircraft and aircraft parts distributors
₹7.24 crFY 2024-25
-13%2024–2025
—Not available
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Company that provides re-engineering solutions for defense vehicles, leveraging proprietary design services

Defense contractors
₹6.72 crFY 2024-25
+145%2024–2025
—Not available
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer and supplier of refurbished and new shipping containers

Shipbuilders
₹2.79 crFY 2022-23
+39%2022–2023
—Not available
35 yr1991
0none in 3 months

Provider of aerospace and defence focused on frugal base including DRDO, ISRO, and more

Defense contractors
₹2.22 crFY 2024-25
+108%2024–2025
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of aerospace engineering and design services

Aerospace engineering and design services
₹54.60 lakhFY 2024-25
+501%2024–2025
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of mono airplanes

Aircraft manufacturers
₹9.90 lakhFY 2022-23
Not reported
—Not available
5 yr2021
—No postings tracked

Provider of projectiles, firearms, and drone technology

Services for military
₹3.85 lakhFY 2024-25
+13%2024–2025
—Not available
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Developer of remotely piloted unmanned ground vehicles for ground support

Defense contractors
₹1.25 lakhFY 2021-22
-54%2021–2022
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months
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Defense contractors & military suppliersAircraft parts & component manufacturersAerospace engineering & design servicesShip design & engineering companiesShip repair, supply & component companiesAerospace, maritime and defense startups in Tamil Nadu

Defense contractors & military suppliers

Companies supplying electronics, systems and services to the armed forces.

  1. Adil Textiles

    Manufacturer of fabric solutions for military garments

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  2. Metallic Bellows

    Manufacturer of metallic bellows for defence services

    Services for military
    See in list
  3. Microfine Bushings

    Precision machining and assembly for aerospace and defense

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  4. Athes Automotive Engineering

    Company that provides re-engineering solutions for defense vehicles, leveraging proprietary design services

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  5. Rathi Aerospace Labs

    Provider of aerospace and defence focused on frugal base including DRDO, ISRO, and more

    Defense contractors
    See in list
29 companies in Tamil NaduAll 135 defense contractors companies in India →

Aircraft parts & component manufacturers

Manufacturers of precision parts and sub-components for aircraft.

  1. Aerospace Engineers

    Manufacturer of rubber compounds for the aviation, aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries

    Manufacturing services
    See in list
  2. Aeropact

    Manufacturer of precision aluminum machined parts

    Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturers
    See in list
  3. Viaster Technologies

    Provider of custom-made electronic equipment, including aircraft components

    Aircraft and aircraft parts distributors
    Website
  4. Parmanu Aerospace

    Aerospace startup developing solar-powered aircrafts for wireless communication

    Aircraft manufacturers
    Website
  5. Csginnovative

    Manufacturer of general engineering components for multiple industries and applications

    Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturers
    Website
22 companies in Tamil Nadu

Aerospace engineering & design services

Engineering, design and space research service providers.

  1. CACPL

    Provider of aerospace engineering and design services

    Aerospace engineering and design services
    See in list
  2. TASE

    Manufacturer of precision components for aerospace energy and medical industries

    Manufacturing services
    See in list
  3. Valeth Group

    Manufacturer of composite and metallic hardware for aerospace, space research, defense, and marine industries

    Aerospace maritime and defense composites
    See in list
  4. Falcon Toolings

    Falcon Toolings offers tools and precision components for engineering, automobile, and aerospace industries.

    Aerospace engineering and design services
    Website
  5. Imet Elite India

    Provider of engineering design products, and solutions for diversified industries

    Aerospace engineering and design services
    Website
20 companies in Tamil NaduAll 77 aerospace engineering and design services companies in India →

Ship design & engineering companies

Naval architecture, marine consulting and ship engineering firms.

  1. ABS Marine Services

    Provider of ship management, ship owning, marine, and port services

    Ship design and engineering services
    See in list
  2. SM Marains

    Provider of ship engineering solutions

    Ship design and engineering services
    See in list
  3. Exodus Marine

    Manufacturer and supplier of refurbished and new shipping containers

    Shipbuilders
    See in list
  4. Optio Marine

    Global naval architecture and marine consultancy

    Ship design and engineering services
    Website
  5. L&T Shipbuilding

    Provider of comprehensive solutions, from concept design to construction for new builds, as well as repair, refits and mid-life upgrades

    Shipbuilders
    Website
16 companies in Tamil Nadu

Ship repair, supply & component companies

Ship repair, management and ship component suppliers.

  1. ElektronikLab

    Provider of navigation applications for land, marine, and aeronautical industries

    Telecom end user equipment and services
    See in list
  2. Mukum Marine

    Retailer of marine engines, outboard motors, and marine equipment

    Ship retail
    See in list
  3. metro machine

    Metro Machine is a leading East Coast surface-ship repair company that supports the U.S. Navy fleet in Norfolk, Va.

    Ship repair and management services
    Website
  4. Dalsin Oil and Gas Technical Services

    Provider of comprehensive ship repair and quality ship building services

    Ship repair and management services
    Website
  5. fairdeal international

    Fairdeal International is a ship supply company that supplies ship spare parts, ropes, wires, electrical systems, and lubricants.

    Ship component manufacturers
    Website
17 companies in Tamil Nadu

Aerospace, maritime and defense startups in Tamil Nadu

Recently founded companies in this sector.

  1. Athes Automotive Engineering

    Company that provides re-engineering solutions for defense vehicles, leveraging proprietary design services

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  2. Mano Aircrafts

    Manufacturer of mono airplanes

    Aircraft manufacturers
    See in list
  3. Infinity Arsenal

    Provider of projectiles, firearms, and drone technology

    Services for military
    See in list
  4. Adityastra

    Manufacturer of ammunition and related components for defense and security purposes

    Defense contractors
    Website
  5. Viaster Technologies

    Provider of custom-made electronic equipment, including aircraft components

    Aircraft and aircraft parts distributors
    Website
21 companies in Tamil Nadu

Aerospace, maritime and defense companies hiring in Tamil Nadu

Companies in this sector with open positions.

  1. Data Patterns

    Provider of mission‑critical embedded electronic systems and sensor‑centric solutions

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  2. TASE

    Manufacturer of precision components for aerospace energy and medical industries

    Manufacturing services
    See in list
  3. Jeanuvs

    Provider of electronic and mechanical system design and manufacturing services

    Electronic manufacturing services
    See in list
  4. Adil Textiles

    Manufacturer of fabric solutions for military garments

    Defense contractors
    See in list
  5. Aeropact

    Manufacturer of precision aluminum machined parts

    Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturers
    See in list
9 companies in Tamil Nadu
The business behind the activity

Aerospace, maritime and defense financials in Tamil Nadu

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 20 aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Tamil Nadu for FY24-25 — 25 of the 90 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 78% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹1,539.60 cr

20 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹309.34 cr

20.1% aggregate margin

are profitable75%

15 of 20 companies

median revenue~₹31.2 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+17%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five78%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹400.79 crFY19-2015 filers
₹513.79 crFY20-2116 filers
₹698.40 crFY21-2220 filers
₹1,231.24 crFY22-2321 filers
₹2,028.55 crFY23-2422 filers
₹1,539.60 crFY24-2520 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 18 companies over three years

+52%
FY22-23₹894.99 cr₹166.62 cr net
FY23-24₹1,556.50 cr₹586.76 cr net
FY24-25₹1,357.37 cr₹281.61 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr30% profitable
₹1–10 cr580% profitable
₹10–100 cr989% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr3100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking6
0–20%5
20–50%3
50–100%2
Doubled+4

20 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +17%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

15profitable
5loss-making
20.1%aggregate margin
8.5%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
JeanuvsJEANUVS PRIVATE LIMITED+537%₹68.07 cr
AeropactAEROPACT PRECISION MACHINING PRIVATE LIMITED+73%₹24.11 cr
ElektronikLabELEKTRONIK LAB INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED+57%₹77.52 cr
TASETRUSTED AEROSPACE ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED+50%₹51.25 cr
ABS Marine ServicesABS MARINE SERVICES LIMITED+46%₹175.51 cr
Data PatternsData Patterns (india) Limited+33%₹754.69 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Data PatternsData Patterns (india) Limited29.4%₹754.69 cr
AeropactAEROPACT PRECISION MACHINING PRIVATE LIMITED28.0%₹24.11 cr
Aerospace EngineersAEROSPACE ENGINEERS PRIVATE LIMITED18.1%₹92.10 cr
TASETRUSTED AEROSPACE ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED17.3%₹51.25 cr
Kun AerospaceKUN AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED16.0%₹105.07 cr
ABS Marine ServicesABS MARINE SERVICES LIMITED15.2%₹175.51 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Defense contractors6₹838.70 cr~₹7.7 cr83%26.8%
Leaders

Largest aerospace, maritime and defense companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Data PatternsData Patterns (india) Limited₹754.69 cr₹221.81 cr29.4%+33%
ABS Marine ServicesABS MARINE SERVICES LIMITED₹175.51 cr₹26.72 cr15.2%+46%
Kun AerospaceKUN AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED₹105.07 cr₹16.79 cr16.0%+10%
Aerospace EngineersAEROSPACE ENGINEERS PRIVATE LIMITED₹92.10 cr₹16.67 cr18.1%+16%
ElektronikLabELEKTRONIK LAB INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹77.52 cr−₹1.25 lakh-0.0%+57%
JeanuvsJEANUVS PRIVATE LIMITED₹68.07 cr₹5.79 cr8.5%+537%
Adil TextilesADIL TEXTILES PRIVATE LIMITED₹66.28 cr₹86.64 lakh1.3%-51%
TASETRUSTED AEROSPACE ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED₹51.25 cr₹8.84 cr17.3%+50%
Metallic BellowsMETALLIC BELLOWS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED₹39.41 cr₹3.34 cr8.5%+19%
Mukum MarineMUKUM MARINE PRIVATE LIMITED₹38.22 cr₹95.77 lakh2.5%+3%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full aerospace, maritime and defense landscape of Tamil Nadu maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the aerospace, maritime and defense landscape of Tamil Nadu
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Capital & corporate activity

Aerospace, maritime and defense funding and M&A across India

66 recorded equity rounds have gone to 1,029 aerospace, maritime and defense companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Tamil Nadu compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months8

US$35.16m

equity rounds, last 24 months14

US$99.51m

raised over five yearsUS$249.94m

37 rounds in India

M&A deals, India30

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into aerospace, maritime and defense in India

amount rounds
$829k20182
$6.2m20195
$429k20202
$2.1m20214
$295k20223
$106m20237
$43m202410
$67m20257
$31m20266

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2023, with US$106.44m across 7 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$4.87m7 rounds · median US$242k
SeedUS$12.28m17 rounds · median US$430k
Series AUS$58.63m6 rounds · median US$4.70m
Series BUS$67.52m3 rounds · median US$19.22m
Private equityUS$106.65m3 rounds · median US$33.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Aircraft parts and sub component manufacturersUS$135.83m9 rounds · 6 companies
Defense contractorsUS$86.82m11 rounds · 10 companies
Manufacturing servicesUS$19.15m1 rounds · 1 companies
Aircraft enginesUS$5.83m7 rounds · 2 companies
Services for militaryUS$1.10m1 rounds · 1 companies
DronesUS$784k5 rounds · 1 companies
Space techUS$242k1 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

29Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Adani defence & aerospace4
  2. HFCL Advance Systems Private Limited3
  3. Krishna defence & allied industries2
  4. Sigma Advanced Systems Limited2
  5. Mazagon dock shipbuilders2

Most acquired or merged

  1. Raddef2
  2. AS Strategic2
  3. Colombo dockyard2
  4. Na2
  5. Taharabadkar Solutions Pvt Ltd1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Founders and momentum in Tamil Nadu

Meet the people behind aerospace, maritime and defense companies in Tamil Nadu. 25 of 90 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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