Adani Group to build Rs 2,500-crore defence manufacturing hub in MP
In a major boost to India’s defence manufacturing ambitions, the foundation stone for Adani Group’s proposed Rs 2,500-crore defence manufacturing facility was laid in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday. The project is expected to emerge as South Asia’s largest private missile ecosystem and strengthen the country’s indigenous defence production capabilities.
The ceremony was attended by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with senior officials from the Adani Group, including Jeet Adani and Karan Adani.
According to the company, the integrated facility will support the entire missile manufacturing value chain — from sourcing raw materials to producing mission-ready systems at a single location. The plant is also expected to manufacture a range of modern defence equipment, including assault rifles, pistols, sub-machine guns and other military hardware for the armed forces.
The investment is projected to generate over 2,000 direct and around 10,000 indirect employment opportunities, while contributing to infrastructure and industrial development in the Shivpuri region.
During the event, the State Government also announced development works worth over Rs 211 crore for the district. Officials said the project aligns with the Centre’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives aimed at expanding domestic defence production and reducing dependence on imports.
Jeet Adani also highlighted the group’s broader investment plans in Madhya Pradesh, including a previously announced Rs 1.1 lakh crore commitment across sectors such as renewable energy, cement, mining, thermal power and smart infrastructure, with the potential to create large-scale employment over the coming years.
