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I mean that doesn't mean that they will order ATAGs, just that he feels that they will order something. He owns Kalyani so obviously he promotes it. But we all know the jokers in India's defense procurement. They could just as easily order more M777s or go to ATHOs. Honestly, it's just as likely that they kick it back and forth without ordering anything until the 2030s.
That is a naive perspective. ATAGS is coming, if not today, then tomorrow.

The separate towed gun program for around 400 guns has just started. It is years away from conclusion. In that program, the Kalyanis will also have the Bharat 52.
 
As already known, here is Babaji himself speaking about it

In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, Mr. Baba Kalyani, the Chaiman & Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd. mentioned about the defense technologies at Bharat Forge & how India is rising as the beacon of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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India's defence capabilities boosted under Modi government, relying on imports only for immediate needs: NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat

 
## Solar Industries India Limited (SIIL) - Q4 FY24 Earnings Call Highlights

**Financial Performance:**
- **Record Profits:** Quarterly and yearly profits hit an all-time high at Rs.243 crore and Rs.875 crore respectively
- **Revenue:** Quarterly turnover at Rs.1611 crore and yearly turnover at Rs.6070 crore
- **Expanded Margins:** Increased margins attributed to strong domestic performance and higher defense sales.
- **EBITDA:** Quarterly Rs.371 crore, yearly Rs.1414 crore, with margins at 23.06% and 23.29% respectively.
- **PAT:** Quarterly Rs.243 crore, yearly Rs.875 crore, with margins at 15.07% and 14.42% respectively.
- **Dividend:** Proposed dividend of Rs.8.5/share for the current year.

**Operational Performance:**

- **Domestic Explosives Volume Growth:**
Significant 24% quarterly and 20% yearly volume growth.

- **Defense Revenue Milestone:**
Annual defense revenue crossed Rs.500 crore for the first time.

- **International Business:** Experienced a 12% revenue drop due to currency fluctuations and hyperinflation, but sees a positive outlook for the future.

**Future Outlook:**
- **Overall Revenue Growth Target:** Aiming for 30% topline growth in FY25.
- **Domestic Volume Growth:** Expecting 15% volume growth in domestic explosives business.
- **International Business Growth:** Anticipating significant improvement in international business performance.

- **Defense Business Growth:**
Expecting threefold growth in defense revenue in FY25, reaching around 20% of total revenue.

- **Planned Capex:** Rs.800 crore planned for FY25, allocated to defense and explosives businesses.

- **Margin Improvement:** Expecting further improvement in EBITDA margins.

**Concerns:**
- **Currency Fluctuations & Hyperinflation:** Losses of Rs.900 crore in revenue and Rs.150 crore in EBITDA due to currency and hyperinflationary challenges.

- **Supply Chain Issues & Global Uncertainty:** Acknowledging potential impact from supply chain disruptions, geopolitical situations, and sector slowdowns.

**Other Key Points:**
- **Strong Order Book:** Record high defense order book at Rs.2600 crore, with expectations of significant future orders.

- **New Market Entries:** Expanding into the Rajasthan market and Saudi Arabia.

- **Focus on R&D:** Continued investment in new product development, including anti-drone systems.

- **Government Policy Alignment:** Aligning business goals with the "Make in India" initiative, focusing on self-sufficiency and becoming an export hub in the ammunition sector.
 
Next 2-3 years HAL will get following orders:
  • 156 LCH - Rs 45,000 cr
  • 97 LCA Mk1A - Rs 67,000 cr
  • 175 LUH SP
  • 84 Su-30 MKI upgrade - Rs 60,000 cr
  • 12 new build MKI - Rs 12.000 cr
What did i miss ?
  • 60 UH-M for Navy - 20,000 cr + PBL 13,000 cr
  • 240 AL-31FP - Rs 26,000 cr
  • RD-33 - Rs 4,500 cr
  • 25 ALH - Rs 3,500 cr
  • 9 ALH CG