Odisha's Badmal Ordnance Factory achieves record Rs 200 crore export of ammunition; doubles production

In a significant milestone, the Badmal Ordnance Factory in Bolangir district has achieved a record export of ammunition worth Rs 200 crore to foreign nations while simultaneously nearly doubling its production capacity.

The information was shared by Pradeep Kumar Das, General Manager of the Badmal Ammunition Factory, during a press meet on Saturday. The milestone also highlighted the demand for Made In India munitions, pushing forward the state and national economies.

Expressing the sky-rocketing growth, Das stated that the ordnance factory has doubled its production of ammunition from worth Rs 440 crore three years back to Rs 890 crore by the end of 2024-25.

“Following the doubling of our productions, we have also been steadily exporting ammunition since the last two years and are recording export values over Rs 200 crore in that time period,” added Das.

History and Evolution of Badmal Ordnance Factory

Notably, the Badmul Ordnance Factory was established in 1984 by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Further, the factory has witnessed significant growth following its corporatization in 2021.

Subsequently, its operations were taken over by Munitions India Limited, after which various administrative decisions were implemented swiftly, leading to increased production and exports, according to sources.

India’s Defence Exports Surpass Rs 23,622 Crore in 2024-25

India’s defence sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, with total exports exceeding ₹23,622 crore. Rising geopolitical tensions in Europe and West Asia have driven global demand for TNT, RDX, and HMX from India.

Reports indicate a 12% increase in defence exports, fueled by government support. Notably, state-owned units recorded a 42.8% rise in exports, while the private sector continues expanding its footprint with new manufacturing plants and growing exporter numbers.