Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Bharat Forge Reinvents Itself for the Digital Age and Defense
Bharat Forge, a big metal-making company, is changing.
They're using computers and robots to make things in a smarter way.
They want to build factories that can run by themselves, even without people.
This is because the old way of making car parts is changing, and they want to make parts for the defense industry.
They're using AI and robots to make their factories super efficient and reliable.
They also plan to build their own defense systems in-house.
This change is important for India to be strong in defense and compete globally.
Bharat Forge is transitioning from a forging company to a digitally-driven technology and defense firm.
The company is incorporating AI, automation, and robotics in its manufacturing processes.
A key goal is the creation of "dark factories" that operate with minimal human intervention.
The company is focused on integrating systems and building its own intellectual property for defense applications.
The company faces the challenge of maintaining its core business while investing in an uncertain future.
- Who
- Bharat Forge, led by Baba Kalyani
- What
- Is transforming into a digitally-driven technology and defense company.
- When
- Currently, with a vision for the next three years.
- Where
- Based in Pune, India, with global operations.
- Why
- To adapt to changing markets and meet India’s defense needs.
- Company
- Bharat Forge
- CMD
- Baba Kalyani
- Primary Business
- Forging
- New Focus
- Defense, AI, Automation
- Revenue in FY25
- ₹15,123 crore
- Profit
- ₹913 crore