On The Shop Floor | L&T Defence Business Is Built On Strong R&D, Says Arun Ramchandani |

L&T, a construction giant with a long history, came into the defence business only at the turn of the 21st century, thanks to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who roped in companies like the Tatas and L&T to build some parts in the Integrated Guided Missile Programme in the 1980s.
At the beginning of this century, the government opened up licensed defence manufacturing for Indian companies. Then L&T decided to obtain defence licenses. Since then, it has been a thrilling ride, a bit of a roller coaster, says Arun T. Ramchandani, head of L&T Defence in this chat with Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale in the latest episode of On the Shop Floor.
Looking back, he says because L&T started from a core R&D base it has been able to build at least 250 products for the armed forces. About 35 of them are in serial production today. Gradually the company also got into warship construction and has made a name for itself in designing and building submarines too. Watch the full episode shot at L&T's Talegaon complex.
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[@deepak.3232]

Bharat Shakti is the best defence channel...In future this channel is going to be the best defence update channel

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

Not really. It's highly misguiding bcoz "personal views of company" are shown. For e.g. recent HAL interview, the chairman spoke about HAL Tejas demands in 5-6 countries and ongoing talks. But in reality they have rejected Tejas (as it is not War tested + doesn't have FOC clearance+ Not used by IAF itself as Mk1 is under upgrade right now) - Nigeria, Egypt went for Rafale while Cameroon, & Others went for Gripen.

[@raghavendrakalmadi6414]

“ On the Shop Floor” show has been an eye opener for me. Glad to see the development of defence ecosystem in India and playing an important role in attaining self reliance. Contribution of private players like L&T is commendable. Keep up the good work.

[@agaurav1914]

Proud L&T ite😊, contributing in one of the strategic programmes.

[@Raja-dm7jk]

Great bhai

[@Raja-dm7jk]

Chennai?

[@deepak.3232]

Huge respect to Nitin A Gokhale for the best value added contant about defence

[@gauravdutta5240]

L&T defense should bring IPO so that the general people can participate in this great story. Also hats off to all IITans who instead of going abroad used their talents in serving and strengthening their nation..

[@krishnapillai2595]

Another excellent episode, Mr. Gokhale. It is nice to know that Mr. Ramchandani is from IIT Delhi. Usually the IITians of that time would go abroad.

[@rautsaurabh9]

This is a brilliant effort by Bharat Shakti. I know the view count is not much but I would urge you to keep up the good work. Only request, if possible can you showcase MSMEs too? It'll prove and motivate fence sitters like me that, folks with limited means can make something in India. Either ways great effort and all the best with what you do, always a fan of Nitin sir's work.

[@abhilash9918]

This is a brilliant series showcasing indian defence manufacturing straight from the ground zero. Kudo to everyone involved in making this.

[@avisaha8917]

Hats off to Adbul Kalam sir #patriotism❤

[@HarjinderSingh-bv3iy]

L&T is the life of our India Jai ​​Hind Jai Bharat keep going brothers🇮🇳🇮🇳💪💪

[@k1342alpesh]

Another excellent episode 👌👌👍👍 L&T is the Best.

[@nitingokhale184]

Thank you

[@LangdaRomeo]

🚩JAI MAA BHARTI 🚩

[@TheRintudas]

R&D / R&D / R&D that's the key thing , we need strong innovation in niche technology and environment of Ease of doing business

[@erenyaeger9407]

SSS defence or NewSpace Research next plz

[@nitingokhale184]

If I get access to

[@007ymm5]

​@@nitingokhale184newspace is a must. It's one of the most promising aerospace companies in India.

[@007ymm5]

​@@nitingokhale184 newspace is the most interesting among the lot. They are already leading uav development and research in India.

[@betadineneosporin7261]

​@@nitingokhale184newspace is a must. But they have been quite secretive.

[@betadineneosporin7261]

​@@nitingokhale184I'm kind of interested in erstwhile ofb as to how much of a change has been brought after the corporatization.

[@The_WarriorsWay]

Ramchandani ji sounds very humble❤

[@deadly_gaming.3245]

Proud of you guys Bharat Shakti and L&T🫡

[@palanisamymurugan3943]

Hi Nitin Gokhale,you're program is excellent showcase the defense industry in India.Get the opportunity see L&T.Thanks

[@shrirangthakur]

SSS DEFENCE, VEM TECHNOLOGIES please

[@bhavikshah5016]

This series is so insightful.. Thank you Nitin. So proud of L&T and other companies that are driving indigenisation. kudos to to the Modi Govt as well to revive the defence industry

[@varun2250]

SSS Defence NewSpace Research MKU VEM Technologies Adani Aerospace Please keep these in your list.

[@nitingokhale184]

Sure

[@user-ed1ft2wk7x]

Zen technology

[@varun2250]

@@nitingokhale184 Thank you Sir

[@007ymm5]

​@@user-ed1ft2wk7xthere's an episode on them already.

[@betadineneosporin7261]

@@user-ed1ft2wk7x there's an episode on them already.

[@armanhadi777]

L&T is the best company I worked for. Proud GET.

[@subhashpatankar6959]

Thanks Nitinji for educating and updating us on Defence related matters.

[@oppertunist-trader]

I was always a fan of defence and defence instruments. Always want to know how they made, the process behind them, the engineering and everything. Today I was so happy when I found this channel. This type of long conversation with defence experts and builders is very fascinating.

[@vista706]

L&T's contributions in variety of fields like defense, natural calamities, construction, and many more is really commendable. The people like Ramchandani are real assets for the company as well as for the nation.

[@martandgurjar4303]

Hope that this series never ends😅

[@zeinulaabideen]

Proud to have been part of this team...precious memories

[@ambarukanasubrahmanyam51]

WOW! Thank you Bharat Shakti for making these videos. These will inspire young students to become excellent engineers for the future and self-reliant India.

[@soundararajanmanthiri1505]

I amazed pleasantly to see the level of capabilities L& T has indigenously developed. Our Engineer can do anything. Just support them with good projects. All the best for them to conquer the world not with war but with technologies to defend of a need if unfortunately arises.

[@user-ge9zk7rk7x]

Very happy to hear that L&T had 50 percent of the components of K9 thunder being made. Their Light tank design and production is very critical as it will pave the way for and ingenious MBT and cover all the mistakes of Arjun tank. Hopefully their tanks will take over the retirement of T72 tanks from the army.

[@CBS_official]

Amazing production, Please show some more footages between talks.. i hope this videos get millions of views

[@MrAbhishekjain29]

Amazing interview Sir

[@ronny383]

These series are very informative. Young people get to know about India engineering opportunities so they can explore working in their fields of interest.

[@bhoomahema]

brilliant interview. Thanks Nitin sir!

[@dhruvgupta45]

Thankyou Nitin Gokhale sir and team for value content provided to us

[@adityatimes2454]

Appreciable ❤❤

[@Mi62047]

Great content please keep it going on!! As for the simplicity our leadership and engineers are so simple we need highlight or train them on cyelber and honey trap by our IB. Most probably they must be doing it.

[@udayashetty1794]

Excellent episode.... Keep up the good work.

[@wassuphomies263]

Mr Ramchandani says that the light tank prototype is ready. I hope we can see some pictures released soon of its trials.

[@rajendrasinghbutola9217]

Shop floor is one of best program of yours, thanks for creating such an innovative series. A must watch.

[@nitingokhale184]

Many thanks

[@girishmahapatra4197]

I liked this video. But I have a suggestion to this interviewer. Instead of pampering the interviewee the interviewer should allow the interviewee to tell as much as possible so that our youngsters can be influenced by it and thus progress their careers on defense so that Indioa would benefit down the road. That's all. BTW, thank you for this video.

[@Gaurav90065]

Awesome

[@ab2495]

Sir,this series" on the shop floor" is amazing keep this series going 👌👍

[@bishwajeetkumar555]

I want to suggest the govt of India to make subject matter in IIT INSTITUTEs defence related, medical related, Research and Development, so that specialist Engineers will be available for industries like this.

[@AMITKULHARI-px6qn]

Great piece of journalism

[@ambarukanasubrahmanyam51]

Very informative & interesting.

[@abhitoday3133]

Very good series.. bdl, beml, tata advance system, Mahindra defense, Adani defense still to come 😊

[@whomraja1704]

Excellent programme Nitin

[@sagarmeena0210]

amazing work by LT

[@DIPANRAJKUMAR]

show the light tank

[@rajsinghbais5106]

Show us😢

[@bholagorai3679]

इस प्रोग्राम का हिंदी ट्रांस्लेड भी बनाया जाय , ये 5 साल पुराना मांग है

[@kiransingh2611]

Sir i am very interested in future warfare systems like Directed ennergy weapon,unmanned systems, space weapons.So,please make a video and tell us about and are there any indian defence companies are making any progress in that field.

[@RohanYadav-fj2mf]

Pune is always a mechanical design hub... 🙌

[@antonydecosta6262]

Improve the mic quality...

[@babsn2351]

Mr. Gokhale, your content is very good. I would request you to please focus a bit on your diction. It is distracting and irritating to see all the "aanh aanh" in your sentences.

[@raosaheb5637]

please make a program on indian made rifles

[@Starlord900]

Privatisation is important for defence equipment. Govt entities are not at all efficient. Projects get delayed even quality is also not good

[@RajKumar-uw2ib]

MoD should give Tejas and AMCA production to L&T to increase the production rate

[@YOUTUBE_AMERICA]

L&T is governor like body we need more pvt firm

[@hansikursch484]

On the shop floor : no shops shown or even a clip of their equipment in field

[@Olive_Chap]

L&T could & should be Lockhead Martin and more of India..

[@vista706]

There has to be something that can protect such organisations from insurgency or ariel threats.Are these SAM s ready to protect L&T campus from aerial threats? Does L&T have any type of armed security arrangements to tackle with emergency?

[@VermaRajinder]

The best thing that had happened to India was ""Make in India !!!"" And it took Narendra Modi,,, allegedly an illiterate,,, to get the Best Indian Programmes to get going !!! 👌👌👌

[@oneworld633]

L& T please make In India and make Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence platforms & Offensive Capabilities quantity quality Bulk production NEEDED TO counter 3 front war and target 🎯 Exports in all Geographys!!! FAST Needed atmanirbhar Bharat Nuclear SUBMARINES!!! R& d needed

[@RajaLakshman]

🪷🙏ஜெய் ஸ்ரீ ராம் 🙏🪷

[@davidsarkar6108]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@sharan50000]

Nitin ji great information, film & podcast. You look a bit in a Hurry than Mr. Ramchandani & a bit edgy. 😅

[@mexicanmomo]

We need more electronics and electrical engineers than mechanical engineers.

[@satyakiroy6281]

BEL, Cochin Shipyard

[@avisaha8917]

The L&T has exponential naval capabilities which is untapped and not being utilised... more & more the private sector is involved with DPSUs, there will no longer be years of delay in delivery of warships & taxpayers money would be well utilised then only

[@blog2153]

Does Nitin interrupt and try to finish the interviewee’s sentences?

[@Gourab_misra]

Nitin spinner any spinning power or or sweet will taken out from NGO minds with full releaf

[@venkatachalapathibaskar5927]

What is the use of artillery if they are easy prey to cheap drones....?

[@pankajsrivastava7203]

Nitin sir u r on the right path… what lease can I say

[@YashSharma-xd5rg]

KZbin mein jo hero bane wahi zero he bane. Abhishap hai

[@Resilient__19]

does L&T IS an Indian company or indian majority shareholder company???

[@ArunMuralidhar]

100% desi management. No promoter holdings . Biggest shareholder would be its own L&T employees welfare cooperative n LIC n other financial institutions

[@zeinulaabideen]

Largest Indian engineering company professionally managed with largest shareholding by employees welfare trust.

[@user-rq4tr4nx5c]

Sir Hindi me bhi telicast hota to badiya hota

[@amirhussain211]

In the name of shop floor, L&T shown you only Road Floor 😂😂😂

[@collectivesoul86]

This is sensitive information, matter of national security...so limited display

[@venommvmlol6141]

IITians are doing mobile apps or mbas these days!

[@Divineenergy551]

Please support private sector by providing R&D costs, Remove this beaurocratic bungles, two years for re ordering is too much, kickout useless people in MOD, the mind set of indigenous development need to sink in the ministry, defence forces.especially, our fad for foreign source need to stop at once.

[@travelrichardparker1088]

Thanks for showing our Indian companies power...

[@bgb76]

10 Fail Marwadi who built empire from sleeping on RAILWAY PLATFORM the Solar's Satyanaraya Ji, put his money into R&D and contributing to India's AATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT ... But a company with DEEP POCKETS CRIBBING OVER cost of R&D that too from an IITian is not acceptable L&T is of couse in no doubt is MOST VALUED COMPANY & Also is VERY INFLUENCIAL in DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE -- should stop CRYING OVER COST of R&D Even Baba Kalyani didn't MENTION or SQUEENED on cost of R&D but built some great Defence Equipments with ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE from his own pocket DID NOT ASK GOVTHELP RICH are always FALTU LOG & COMPLAINT ABOUT GOVT Middle Class like Baba Kalyani & Lower Class like Solar's Satyanaraya Ji --- put their heads down and work Thats my observation -- not criticism

[@YashSharma-xd5rg]

Bakar shakti. Trust me these weapons rnt needed

[@PlasmodiumV]

Large companies like L&T, Adani should develop marine engines for small/medium sized fishing boats, speed boats & merchant ships.

[@KGopidas]

Credit it yo behuria family

[@KGopidas]

Why not build jet engine for ciilian aircraft?

[@PlasmodiumV]

Indian military lacks vision that's why there is no mid/long range rockets in the armed force. They're stuck with same range pinaka for 2 decades & even older soviet systems. If India had varieties of rockets ranged 40km, 100km, 180km & 240km ; total defence exports from India could easily outshine Israel/ Turkey/ Spain.

[@tat5721]

Crap making in progress

[@wankmaster69]

IDDM (Screwdrived) over R&D