Goodluck India Ltd announced that its subsidiary, Goodluck Defence & Aerospace Ltd, has secured an industrial license under the Indian Arms Act, 1959, enabling it to manufacture a full range of medium-caliber artillery shells. The approval covers key calibers including 105mm, 120mm, 125mm, 130mm, and 155mm, as well as specialized 155mm variants such as HE M107, ERFB, ERFB BB, and ERFB BIT shells.
The company’s dedicated defence manufacturing facility, inaugurated in October 2025, has now commenced commercial production with an initial capacity of 1,50,000 shells per annum. Goodluck Defence plans to scale up production significantly, targeting an annual capacity of 4,00,000 shells within the next 12 months. This expansion will be supported by an investment of approximately INR 5,000 million.
Goodluck India currently operates six advanced manufacturing plants across Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, boasting a combined capacity of 500,000 MT, with nearly 57% comprising high-margin, value-added products. The defence subsidiary’s specialized plant—currently producing 1,50,000 artillery shells annually—forms a critical part of the company’s strategy to expand its footprint in India’s growing defence manufacturing ecosystem.
With the new license and ongoing expansion, Goodluck Defence & Aerospace is positioned to enhance domestic defence capabilities, reduce import dependence, and tap into emerging opportunities in the global artillery systems market.