Bharat Forge Highlights Andhra Pradesh’s Potential as India’s Next Shipbuilding Hub

At the CII Partnership Summit, Amit Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, highlighted the company’s strengthened commitment to Andhra Pradesh. He noted that Bharat Forge first invested in the state during the Chief Minister’s 2018 term with a plant near Nellore, and is now expanding into areas such as defence, shipbuilding supply chains, industrial manufacturing, and digital AI-led upskilling. Kalyani emphasised the state’s strong talent base and the company’s involvement in initiatives like the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and the Anandpur Node to support Industry 5.0 skills. He added that Visakhapatnam’s established shipbuilding ecosystem positions Andhra Pradesh to anchor key national manufacturing sectors. The company’s positive experience over the past several years and the government’s clear roadmap, spanning data, manpower, skills and energy, have encouraged Bharat Forge to commit to further long-term investments in the state.