Balu Forge Industries Ltd (BSE: 531112 | NSE: BALUFORGE), a precision engineering company specialising in forged and machined components, has been formally inducted into the NATO supply chain for critical defence applications. This development authorises the company to manufacture and supply high-specification artillery shell bodies and complex forged components to NATO member countries, marking a significant step in its global defence engagement.
The induction reflects Balu Forge’s advanced forging and manufacturing capabilities, particularly its expertise in producing mission-critical components that demand tight tolerances and consistent performance. The company employs advanced closed-die forging technologies supported by high-precision machining processes to deliver components engineered for reliability in demanding defence environments.
Precision manufacturing remains central to Balu Forge’s operations. Its facilities are equipped with automated, high-speed multi-axis CNC machining centres, including 7-axis and 11-axis configurations, enabling the production of intricate geometries required for modern artillery and defence systems. These capabilities ensure repeatability, dimensional accuracy and scalability for large-volume defence programs.
Balu Forge has also established strong capabilities in materials engineering through specialised heat treatment processes and alloy development programmes. By optimising the microstructure of forged components, the company enhances resistance to extreme temperatures, high-impact stress and fatigue. This focus on metallurgical excellence ensures components meet the rigorous performance and durability standards expected in contemporary battlefield conditions.
From a strategic perspective, inclusion in the NATO supplier ecosystem expands Balu Forge’s international footprint and strengthens its presence in high-value defence manufacturing. The engagement provides a long-term growth platform while diversifying revenue streams into complex, margin-accretive defence programs. The company views this partnership as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to allied defence capabilities while delivering sustained value to shareholders.
Commenting on the milestone, Trimaan Chandock, Executive Director, Balu Forge Industries Ltd, said the induction validates the company’s vision of building globally competitive defence manufacturing capabilities from India. He noted that the company’s fully integrated operating model—spanning advanced forging, precision machining, heat treatment and metallurgical validation under one roof—enables consistent delivery of complex, mission-critical components. He added that recent trade developments with Europe further strengthen Balu Forge’s positioning within global defence supply chains and reaffirm the company’s commitment to technology-led growth and international collaboration.
Founded by Prehlad Singh Chandock, Balu Forge Industries Limited is a leading Indian precision engineering company supplying forged and machined components to global customers across automotive, industrial vehicles, earthmoving equipment, wind energy, aerospace, defence, oil and gas, railways, marine and agriculture sectors. The company offers products ranging from 1 kg to 1,500 kg and up to three metres in length.
Balu Forge operates fully integrated manufacturing facilities spread across a 46+ acre campus in Belgaum, Karnataka. Its infrastructure includes high-capacity forging presses and hydraulic hammers, in-house tool rooms, metallurgical laboratories and advanced CNC machining units. Driven by innovation, the company maintains a dedicated R&D function focused on new materials, process optimisation and rapid prototyping. With strategic emphasis on defence manufacturing, automation and global partnerships, Balu Forge continues to strengthen its international presence while maintaining strong ESG and operational excellence standards.
