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India laid the foundation stone for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at Yantra India Limited’s Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari.

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Who
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Yantra India Limited (YIL), Ministry of Defence
What
India laid the foundation stone for a 10,000-tonne aluminium extrusion press at Yantra India Limited’s Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:31:09 GMT · 3h 40m ago
Where
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India ·
Why
The facility will produce aluminium alloys required for defence systems, aviation, missiles, and railways, reducing import dependence and strengthening the domestic supply chain.
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This facility enables India to manufacture large, single-piece structural components for fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, and space launch vehicles, supporting self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

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