New Delhi | August 1, 2026
At the 2nd Defence MSME Manufacturers Forum in Hyderabad, Cmde P.R. Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), outlined a strategic roadmap to elevate India’s domestic defence production onto the global stage.
Delivering the keynote address at the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) event themed “Make in India for the World – The Road Ahead,” Cmde Hari identified MSMEs as the fundamental driver of military manufacturing. He urged for institutional partnerships between defence shipbuilders, startups, academic institutions, and suppliers to foster cutting-edge innovation and establish resilient, export-oriented supply chains.
Strategic Takeaways & Event Summary
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Keynote Address: Cmde P.R. Hari, IN (Retd.), CMD, GRSE
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Forum: 2nd Defence MSME Manufacturers Forum (Organized by ICC)
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Location: Hyderabad
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Core Theme: Make in India for the World – The Road Ahead
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Strategic Imperatives: MSME-driven supply chains, public-private R&D synergies, and global defence export capabilities
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Industry Domain: Defence Procurement, Public Sector Shipbuilding & MSME Integration
