GEE Limited, one of India’s leading manufacturers of welding consumables and engineering solutions, has announced its exclusive contribution to the construction of three advanced indigenous naval platforms commissioned by the Indian Navy during a landmark ceremony held in Kolkata on June 21, 2026. The commissioning ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marked the induction of INS Dunagiri, INS Agray and INS Sanshodhak into active naval service. The event represented a significant milestone for India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and highlighted the growing capabilities of indigenous shipbuilding under the Government’s vision of self-reliance in defence production.
Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), the three vessels showcase advanced maritime technologies and a high degree of domestic value addition, with indigenous content exceeding 75 percent. GEE Limited served as the sole supplier of welding consumables used in the fabrication of all three warships, supporting critical manufacturing processes that demanded the highest standards of precision, strength and reliability. The company’s welding solutions contributed to the structural integrity and performance requirements of each platform throughout the construction phase.
The commissioned vessels include INS Dunagiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate designed for multi-role operations and equipped with advanced missile systems; INS Agray, an Arnala-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft developed for coastal defence and underwater threat detection; and INS Sanshodhak, an advanced survey vessel capable of conducting hydrographic and oceanographic missions using sophisticated underwater technologies, including autonomous and remotely operated systems.
The successful completion of these projects reinforces GEE Limited’s growing presence in strategic sectors requiring specialised engineering expertise and stringent quality standards. The company has steadily expanded its capabilities to support complex applications across defence, shipbuilding, infrastructure, power generation and energy industries.
Commenting on the achievement, Umesh Agrawal, Joint Managing Director of GEE Limited, said the company was proud to contribute to a project of national significance and support the development of critical defence assets. He noted that supplying welding consumables for three technologically advanced naval platforms simultaneously reflected the company’s engineering excellence, manufacturing consistency and long-standing commitment to quality.
Mr Agrawal added that the milestone further strengthens GEE Limited’s position within India’s expanding defence and shipbuilding ecosystem while reinforcing its commitment to supporting national industrial growth through advanced welding technologies and innovation.
GEE Limited manufactures and exports a comprehensive range of welding electrodes, wires and fluxes. With a strong focus on research, product development and customer-centric solutions, the company continues to play a vital role in supporting India’s industrial and manufacturing ambitions across key sectors.
