Reblog: Bharat Dynamic IPO review

Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) is one of the leading defense PSUs in India engaged in the manufacture of Surface to Air missiles (SAMs), Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs), underwater weapons, launchers, countermeasures and test equipment. It is the sole manufacturer in India for SAMs, torpedoes, ATGMs and also the sole supplier of SAMs and ATGMs to the Indian armed forces. Additionally, it is also engaged in the business of refurbishment and life extension of missiles manufactured. BDL is also the co-development partner with the DRDO for the next generation of ATGMs and SAMs. It currently has three manufacturing facilities located in Hyderabad, Bhanur and Vishakhapatnam. BDL enjoys Mini Ratna (Category – 1) status.

Off late Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rates have increased in sectors like defense, insurance and other sectors. Under the ambit of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, investment procedure, license applications, declarations and other processes has been streamlined to boost investor confidence. Applications for permits have been digitized and a new uniform tax regime (Goods & Services Tax) has been implemented to reduce complexity in taxation. The nation also has a vibrant micro, medium and small enterprise (MSME) sector to support manufacturing units set up in India. The MSME sector is expected to perform a vital support function to the manufacturing sector and will be crucial to India’s agenda to raise the share of manufacturing in India’s GDP from 16% to 25% by the end of 2025. The central government, as well as state governments, are also trying to incentivize domestic and foreign players to ramp up defense manufacturing in India through a combination of tax benefits, infrastructure incentives, and other methods. The Indian defense market is in a state of transition, as a result of new policies promulgated by the government. BDL is in the process of setting up to new plants – one at Hyderabad, AP and another at Amaravati – Maharashtra.

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