Raksha Mantri to Perform Bhoomi Pujan for 10,000-Ton Aluminium Extrusion Press at YIL Nagpur
The proposed 10,000-ton extrusion press is expected to emerge as a key national asset for India's defence manufacturing ecosystem
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will perform the Bhoomi Pujan for a state-of-the-art 10,000-ton Aluminium Extrusion Press at Yantra India Limited (YIL), Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, Nagpur, on June 19, 2026.
The ceremony will be attended by Devendra Fadnavis, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, and senior officials from the Department of Defence Production and YIL.
The proposed 10,000-ton extrusion press is expected to emerge as a key national asset for India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. It will significantly enhance the country’s capability to manufacture large, high-strength and precision aluminium alloy extrusions required for defence and aerospace applications.
The project is aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported aluminium extruded components and strengthening indigenous manufacturing capabilities in line with the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The facility is also expected to support future defence and aerospace programmes by ensuring the availability of critical, high-quality aluminium components within the country.
