Hyderabad/Gandhinagar, Oct 18 : Boeing India on Tuesday announced it would assess and
collaborate with Hyderabad-based Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) to develop raw
materials for standard aerospace parts and components in India.
This collaboration was held at the ongoing 12th edition of Defence Expo in Gujarat’s
Gandhinagar.
Indigenous availability of special aerospace materials and alloys has been identified as crucial
for creating a self-reliant aerospace and defence industry in India, Boeing India said in a release.
The availability of essential aerospace materials is the first step in securing the supply chain, and
aligns with the Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
“Public Sector Units are an important part of Boeing’s supply chain footprint in India. The
potential collaboration with MIDHANI will strengthen Boeing’s supply base and increase
material sourcing options from India,” said Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India on the occasion.
“This would be a key step in building our India supply chain – from raw material sourcing to
supplying a finished product. It will further our commitment for bolstering India’s growing
aerospace and defence ecosystem,” he added
“We are excited about the prospect of partnering with Boeing on raw materials for the aerospace
industry,” said Dr Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, MIDHANI.
“This sits well with our plans to collaborate with multinational institutions and companies to
strengthen our capabilities for producing critically advanced technology products here in India,”
he added.
Boeing has always supported the development of indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities
in India, and has through the years invested in partnerships with the Indian aerospace
ecosystem in skilling, research and technology, and manufacturing.
Boeing is working closely with its suppliers in India to support supply chain health, identify new
ways to drive innovation, and deliver greater value to its customers
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