India is emerging as a key hub for Aerospace and Defense manufacturing, Railways, e-Mobility & Renewables & will play a major role in the international supply chain for components and parts. While, offset manufacturing programs, new technology adaptation and new industrial joint ventures providing the motivation to the industries.
As we continue to expand our business association, we have seen a significant increase in inquiries regarding our range of products & components, including connectors for power and signal applications passenger information systems, cameras, TEFLON & mini & micro wires, anti-collision systems, mil-spec products and safety and overhead line equipment and several other commodities. This growth is a reflection of our commitment to providing innovative solutions that meet the demands of the industry.
Historically, the development of domestic aerospace manufacturing, including local aircraft, helicopters, and other aerospace products, has predominantly been the domain of government-owned organizations like HAL, NAL, and ISRO. However, the beginning of this century has witnessed a significant increase in private sector involvement, driven by major corporate entities such as Tata, Mahindra, L&T, and Godrej.
India's railway system has also undergone substantial modernization and expansion in recent years, especially since 2014. This entails a significant drive for safer, more contemporary coaches, faster trains like the Vande Bharat Express, higher electrification, and significant track development. It is anticipated that the demand for locomotives would rise between 2026 and 2031. This suggests that between 2026 and 2031, there will be a 25% increase in demand for rolling stock.
In 2025, GKB successfully assisted two major global OEMs based in India within the industrial and wind energy sectors. We connected them with a reputable French cable manufacturer. We took care of email communications, conducting in-person visits to ensure all parties were aligned, managing samples and product validation, and overseeing the logistics related to product pick-up and delivery.
GKB further supported a global OEM within the railway sector operating in India by providing them with an alternative sourcing option. One-for-one replacement was the key aspect of this project, ensuring that the replacing product would match or exceed the specifications of their existing products. Our team played a vital role in this process by successfully coordinating the delivery of samples and leading product validation efforts. French company visited India twice in last 12 months and were more than happy with what we have achieved this far. We hope serial procurement to start in late 2025