Kineco and BEML forge strategic partnership to strengthen indigenous composite manufacturing for defence, aerospace and mass transit
Kineco Limited – World of Composites Limited is proud to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with BEML Ltd., a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
This collaboration aims to advance indigenous composite manufacturing across Defence, Aerospace, and Mass Transit applications, combining Kineco’s expertise in high-performance composite technologies with BEML’s engineering and manufacturing excellence.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally exchanged at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 in New Delhi on 16 October 2025, in the presence of Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML Limited, and Shekhar Sardessai, Founder and Chairman & Managing Director, Kineco Limited, along with senior officials from both organisations.
Shekhar Sardessai, CMD, Kineco Limited, remarked, “We are truly honoured to partner with BEML, a prestigious DPSU with an exceptional legacy of nation-building in Defence, Aerospace, and Mass Transit. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Kineco’s mission to advance India’s indigenous composite capabilities and contribute meaningfully to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. By combining our deep expertise in high-performance composite technologies with BEML’s vast engineering and manufacturing strengths, we aim to develop next-generation solutions that not only meet but surpass global benchmarks. Together, we look forward to creating enduring value for India’s Defence ecosystem and positioning our nation as a leader in advanced materials and composite technologies.”
Shantanu Roy, CMD, BEML Limited, stated, “This collaboration marks another milestone in BEML’s journey towards driving indigenisation and innovation in the Defence and Aerospace sectors. By integrating Kineco’s composite manufacturing expertise with BEML’s engineering excellence, we aim to develop world-class solutions that reinforce India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India in high-value Defence technologies.”
Together, BEML and Kineco are committed to building a robust and future-ready indigenous ecosystem, delivering next-generation solutions that support India’s national security and mobility imperatives.
