On The Shop Floor | India Has Potential To Become Global Defence Hub: Baba Kalyani

Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, a $3 billion global conglomerate with interests cutting across automotive, power, railways, casting, mining, construction, defence and aerospace sectors among others, is a passionate and innovative global business leader who believes India is poised to become a major defence manufacturing hub that can supply to the world.
Speaking to Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale in this episode of 'On the Shop Floor', Kalyani explains why he thinks defence business is important for his company’s growth as also for India’s quest for self-reliance in defence.
KSSL, as the defence subsidiary of the parent Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), therefore aims to contribute significantly to India's Atmanirbhar Bharat project he say.
KSSL, riding on The Group’s legacy and experience in design, engineering, metallurgy and manufacturing expertise over five decades, has designed and developed products across Artillery Systems, Protected Vehicles, Armoured Vehicles Upgrade, Ammunition, Missiles and Air Defense solutions and Defense Electronics.
KSSL also has strategic relationships with many leading defense companies in the form of Joint Ventures or Strategic Partnerships, all aimed towards achieving the greater goal of being a leading defence player in the world.
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[@bhavikshah5016]

Great job by Nitin.. thanks to Bharat Forge and Baba Kalyani for supporting our Armed forces

[@RDd188]

Supporting? Profiting would be right word.

[@s.d.b.5803]

@@RDd188 working with indian authorities is pain in the ass. its more profitable selling them to foreign countries but they are working with them so its a bit supporting

[@cherrykollipara5932]

@@RDd188 There is only one Baba Kalyani who is able to achieve what he had in this particular field out of the total populace. He deserves huge respect. It's easy said than done and calling it for profit is belittling the effort.

[@monsterhunt8624]

@@RDd188 Joker. Do you think Kalyani is running a dharam shala?

[@abhimanyunath2001]

​@@monsterhunt8624 Do u think government is running Dharm shala.. Where govt is getting money

[@8283bond]

The most underrated channel...this need more views

[@Yogesh-tj7qj]

Maybe that's a good thing, some things are better left underrated. I don't want bots to pollute this channel.

[@ParadisePalestine]

​@@Yogesh-tj7qj I was also thinking the same

[@MrNitisharya]

Great company Bharat Forge. Thanks to Baba Kalyani 🙏

[@Mr.Evil-1971]

Kalyani is one of those companies that has the potential to become India’s General Dynamics also amazing vid as always best defence channel for defence nerds😂

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

nah.. we dont have the technology. to develop next gen tech you need original thinking which we severely lack in. but maybe we can sell to bangladesh and vietnam.

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

All the shown arms were not modernized. If you deploy them..a small suicide drone can take them down. None had anti- flare and mounted anti- drone system.

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

​@@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 Bangladesh and Vietnam will buy Chinese + Turkish & US + China respectively.

[@suganth72]

@@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384 general dynamics didn't become what it is today overnight. Kalyani can become if they stay in the field.

[@isuzu343]

The days of OFB are numbered. The rot in Indian MIC plaguing the armed forces is coming to an end. Professional, hard-working, and innovative. More power to the Kalyani group.

[@wassuphomies263]

fingers crossed.

[@innocentstudent-]

​​@izoldics is lockheed Martin or Boeing a government purely company Stupid😂

[@emotionalIntelligence2078]

Ofb is planned to be limited for maintenance and ammunition only.

[@jigsaw2281]

Ofb employees are chai drinkers and 2 nut bolt tightening work they do only

[@Prafullhiwale]

Hope one day dream of indigenous Jet engine of Kalyani sir come true one day.

[@antonsokolov1771]

Baba Kalyani not only received Padma Shri but also Order of th5 Polar Star from Sweden and Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

[@mNEEL4u]

Baba Kalyani's passion about digitisation is so heartwarming , hope Bharat Forge gets great success in coming days !!

[@shrirangthakur]

Namo - Manohar Parrikar - Baba Kalyani Pioneers of Indian Defence Industry. ❤ ❤ ❤

[@stdtoaster]

70 years squandered with socialist policies. India's lost years of opportunities. A company like Bharat Forge could have been one of the leading companies in the world decades ago. We now have a bright future ahead.

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

you do understand these are all from the socialist era right?

[@girishrau]

I don't know what you are alluding to but other than PSUs can't think of any private enterprise that could design, develop, manufacture or export defence equipment. The fact that you couldn't import a piece of equipment without a license is crazy.

[@surajbiradar9827]

One thing common in all these episodes is everyone has praise for Mr. Manohar Parrikar. He really had a big contribution to our defense sector. And now we have this rajnath singh who is good for nothing.

[@user-rz7qr1ls6v]

Manohar Parrikar, was an Ace no doubt. Rajnath Singh isn't far behind. He may be low profile and quiet, but with him the country is in capable hands. Our enemies stay up at night, not knowing what is coming and hoping for the best.

[@surajbiradar9827]

@@user-rz7qr1ls6v Yeah... Keep believing in this delusion... Tell me some revolutionary things he has done, and we will talk. Just being mediocre at your job doesn't qualify you for accolades. we have one of the most horrendous and broken defense procurement and MOD organization in the world. At least parrikar changed somethings. Rajnath singh is just passing time.

[@kev_naughty]

True. A little bit of praise should als go to AK Antony. He pushed for indigenous construction and played a large part in IAC being built in India.

[@friendeleven5711]

Manohar Parikkar came after Congress. Rajnath came when nothing was left to change and if anything was left it was politically not feasible.

[@UppiliSridharan]

What a visionary and a passionate leader! The fact that he leads a multi billion dollar business yet still is able to talk about product development aspects such as LVDTs, Strain gauges and P1 pressure testing, etc shows what an engaged leader he is! Salute you Baba Kaylani sir! Great interview Nitin and team. Thank you!

[@arpitsadariya201]

Share this video to Rahul Gandhi

[@codejns2275]

Done ! But Certainly not done by Modi but made by People of this Industry.

[@arpitsadariya201]

@@codejns2275 I know but People of this industry were facing trouble doing this before 2014.

[@codejns2275]

@@arpitsadariya201 Never buddy! White can be turned black in four mouths but that does not change the facts.

[@user-om6xx3uj6d]

​@@arpitsadariya201 i totally agree with you sir PM has done best in the defence production sector. Is one of best doing department. He have shown this type work to people but he get stuck that you know sir.

[@nomulahemanth3109]

​@@codejns2275Why hasn't Such Companies made Gains or Even Worked in 60 Years?? Why they became Important and Started Manufacturing under Modi

[@bhayo8522]

Baba Kalyani is a visionary, no less! Kudos to him and Kalyani Forge for venturing into defence manufacturing and succeeding. We need more companies like Kalyani Forge.

[@hovo3372]

🇮🇳 🤝🇦🇲 ❤ thank you for your support from Armenia

[@pritamsarkar2385]

14:41 thank u modi govt for atma nirbhar bharat...our defence capabilities has improved so much...people plz vote for modi govt 🙏

[@PankajSharma-cq9nl]

I will vote only Rahul ghandi

[@India20504]

​@@PankajSharma-cq9nlfor what😂

[@peggandwhiskey]

Who the heck even votes for owl gandhi 😂😂😂

[@user-dw6bb3wx4w]

​@@peggandwhiskeyThe Donkeys vote for Modi .

[@Unknowngunman44]

​@@user-dw6bb3wx4wPappu fan spotted ... uneducated , begairat

[@soumyaranjan3708]

The torch bearers of Indian defence

[@Astra_BVR]

They are building all of this stuff without making a fuss about it. Like it 👍

[@deadlyninja8391]

Manohar Parrikar name is everywhere. India lost many such great people v soon. CDS Rawat, Parrikar etc.

[@pasupulatisailesh7487]

The thought of imagining they are not with us makes us feel sad, Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Manohar Parrikar, CDS Bipin Rawat etc. .

[@adesaia]

Spot on.. we are lucky that such people were choosen to lead .. again we need to keep supporting Kalyanis the defence ministry and defence and PM MODI

[@PatriotIndia]

Kalyani ji is very humble person

[@krishnapillai2595]

Best defense related channel

[@iXpress]

Sarkari babu is a hurdle to change & growth.

[@pkmkb007]

Loss of Manohar Parrikar as defense minister is still being felt. Thought Indian defense is moving forward, hopefully modi 3.0 appoints a dynamic defense minister who understands that future wars will be a war of technology. Kalyani ji should also take a look at drones for offensive and defensive roles.

[@Scientist1351]

Kadi ninda intensifies

[@sagarmeena0210]

Govt needs to support Bharat Forge.....they doing amazing service to Country

[@kiransrinivasan3321]

Great to see the humble patriot, Mr. Baba Kalyani, getting his time in the limelight. Been following his ventures since the early BF days - what a visionary! Sad, short-sighted and petty-minded functionaries in Govts prior to the current one prevented his genius and potential from benefiting the armed services! Decades of lost opportunity now being slowly redressed. Hope he continues to guide his conglomerate to greater heights! A genuine candidate for a Bharat Ratna! 🙏 Kudos to Nitin Gokhale and team for their tireless work in highlighting such gems!

[@anandkumarkv8128]

Wonderful company. Great achievements in recent times. Products ranging from High mobility vehicles to Self propelled Guns of world class. Big boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat

[@sidthorat]

Mr. Baba Kalyani is one of the best examples of how a business head should be. He is unsung hero of industrialisation

[@bisht176]

India & Indians are a great salute to all.

[@SureshKumar-fm8hu]

People who question modi govt about privatisation defense sector this is the results. All major defense company in is are private locked Martin , Raytheon, Boeing etc. We want join with private technology along with national defense agency like ordance factories and DRDO etc to make our defense strong like USA 🇺🇸doing. For real time example products that used in latest army exercise in Rajasthan shows of new age Indian armored vehicle. And their order vechile delivered within time by public and private partenership

[@kaustubhraizada]

privatization and selling to adani is two different things

[@raghunandanbs2005]

​@@kaustubhraizadawhat defence plant did modi sell ?

[@yashpratapsingh4806]

​​@@raghunandanbs2005 chill he is illiterate,😅

[@adesaia]

Kalyanis have dedicated their vision for years to Indian army 🪖.. this is what India needs. DRDO AND OTHERS have been misguided and the procurement processes of IA were compromised for year . All that changed with Lt. Dr Parikar and For that we have to thank him and PM MODI . wish them more success

[@Blackshadow7795]

Thanks to Nitin sir and his full team for giving us super Amazing defence related videos 😊. Jai Hind ☺️❤🎉.

[@jigsaw2281]

Yes we want this series to continue interview and visit India defence companies...i want to see L&T defence next

[@crazydrifter13]

This is so awesome. Would love to work on the digital side of things with Kalyani... Hopefully they hire fresh graduates too

[@innocentstudent-]

Kalyani has the potential to become India's lockheed martin

[@Ajay-fl7bl]

Excellent series. watching indian private companies exporting hitech defence equipment is just so noostalgic. Hope Indian army orders also come soon.

[@chitraprasannaanbalagan5626]

Hatsoff to Mr Baba Kalyani for being such a wonderful visionary.... Hope all his dreams comes true!! Salute you sir!!

[@AlphaBeta007]

Inspirational R&D work by BF. TASL, AdaniDefence, reliance and others should follow and stretch beyond assembling jigsaw.

[@surajbiradar9827]

Out of all these, adani defense hasn't done any significant R&d tbh. They are just doing screwdrivergiri.

[@cherrykollipara5932]

Fantastic and quality effort Bharat Shakti team. Well done!!

[@mukeshkushwaha1621]

Wow , wish our PSU would be same like shown in video.

[@SFFRN19]

Our Desi General Dynamics ✨💪

[@TrackEngineersMumbai]

Desi Bharat forge

[@drraokk]

Such an interesting show.Must do a second part with more details of the different artillery guns that Bharat Forge manufactures

[@avinashgore6258]

Nitin this is a very good initiative! We can understand a little better how Self reliance is emerging for long term good of Bharat. Many thanks

[@RD-rj8xv]

Amazing!! Keep up the good job in your respective fields Mr Gokhale and Mr Kalyani!! We need much more of this!!

[@mkgrpd]

Great Nitin Sir. Excellent discussion going on

[@kumarsuneet7070]

This is what the late Manohar Parrikar must have envisioned when he pushed for "Make in India " . Wish we had more people like Baba Kalyani. I mean the man is so passionate about his work. Great video Nitin. My daughter is an M.Tech in ECE , I will certainly ask her to watch this video. All the up and coming engineers need to see this.

[@srinathradhakrishnan]

Several African and South-East Asian countries too have to potential to become a defence hub. Every country has potential, its no use talking about potential when one cant harness or put it to action. At the end of the day, India is a net importer of military arsenal. Period.

[@paadipanta2607]

Imports went down year after year. When it comes to defence the target is to keep the armed forces and country safe, rest are secondary.

[@HG-os3dy]

Great interview and discussion with Bharat Forge! Please keep bringing these to us. A couple of items I noted, some good some not so good: - Factory floors were well organized similar to US/Western standards with lean mfg, lean inventory, segregated manufacturing areas, yellow stripe to demark production areas from walking areas for safety; - Great use of latest technology for design; Not so good: - Many workers were standing around watching not doing their jobs - that seems inefficient; - Safety gear such as safety glasses not work by many including Baba Kalyani even when in shop floor area; they have active forging going on and welding which can release sparkes and particles which are eye hazards. I think Induan mfg industry can benefit from enhanced safety training overall; - Surprised to see plant next to flats! What the F***! There should have been zoning to keep industrial plants away from residential areas as the plants use dangerous chemicals. Also, spies can live in this flats and have a clear vision into the ongoing activities and record everything. They might even have electronic surveillance equipment to hack into systems.

[@hollyholm4481]

Its has become emerging prime location of Mundhwa from earlier 20-30 years. Thier plant is now in middle of city. Only option is now to move it out of city. Also it was forging company earlier while industrial allotment and now it has transformed.

[@pinaky_AnVikSiki]

Hat's off for self reliance & professionalism...

[@PG24108]

Thank you for sharing with us, great progress ... many more things to do

[@birenpatel6248]

What a documentary !! Must be shown to all Engineering Students. Sir Kalyani , with his MIT education and vision has always remained at the top in forging and now contributing greatly in making our own most sophisticated defence equipments. Salute to the team of Kalyani group !! Kudos to Nitin Sir and his team for this wonderful episode.

[@striker44]

Kalyani ❤

[@vishalpratapsingh]

Bharat Forge is doing a top class work. My best wishes to the company. I pray hope and wish that very soon we will master engine technologies as well.

[@Gaurav90065]

I feel so happy after watching this...our private sector is on right track.

[@JaunaMorh]

Great video Team Bharat Shakti & Nitin, Start making more of these kind of exciting videos that way your viewership goes up. You should have followers in millions. Keep it going 👍🏻

[@digvijaysingh6882]

Really enjoyed the Interview. BABA KALYANI is an inspirational man. Hope he comes out with a 52 cal mounted gun system that is < 25 tonnes next.

[@Satyaamevjayathe]

Great Video, great camera work going through a manufacturing plant , great interview.Keep up the good work Nitin and the team at Bharat Shakthi. Also can see the passion of Baba Kalyani when he speaks about his products .India need people like him

[@peter488101]

loved this series to know Indian businesses better from their own plants/factories/shops. Great Idea!

[@SJ-qs2gj]

An absolute underrated beast of a company in India. I hope KG goes higher with more products and services.

[@vivekchoudhary724]

Proud moment for Indians ❤❤

[@pintu6270]

Great video sir Indians need this kind of people.

[@debaldas2685]

Another great episode and thanks for sharing all these. It gives a great confidence and positive vibes.

[@TrackEngineersMumbai]

Role model for Indian industry. Pl allow start ups and technology lovers allow them to visit and interact with your team. Pl guide them.

[@sundarhalder6008]

10:32 it was very exiting days he says implying it is not the same case but interviewer quickly corrected as if in hurry and change the topic... I wonder why.

[@hiemvanezi]

Excellent .. a must watch. At the end the portion on using augmented reality AR makes it so convenient for designers today.

[@TheRintudas]

25 mints onwards it shows the application of AI/AR-VR/IOT using live in factory & controlling & monitoring operation globally sitting in Pune, that's awesome , that's all about industry 4.0

[@raguramspace]

That was a very inspirational interview Manufacturing Greatness everywhere!🌟

[@infernal851]

Kalyani is doing some great R&D.. they are heavily investing I think in a decade they will produce new state of art defence products..

[@sharthakghosh970]

Simply brilliant

[@Kaivalya7267]

Very good and researched content ,Good work Nikhil Sir .Baba Sir is an inspiration for all.

[@rajeshreddy2805]

Great job Baba Kalyani sir, hattsoff 🇮🇳🙏

[@aryaman05]

What a brilliant episode, thank you Nitin !

[@whomraja1704]

Great show Nitin. Kudos to everyone involved

[@jackblack2548]

Fabulous series Nitin! Absolutely loving each episode. Seriously great wealth of information and deep insights into the progress we are making as a self-reliant nation.

[@nileshparab8135]

Looking forward to this eagerly. We are thankful to Nitin sir and Bharat Shakti team ❤

[@cp6947]

Baba Kalyani has 4 functional ready to deploy artillery systems-Garuda 105, bharat 52, ATAGS, MGS They have 1 bulk order from the army so far, for an armoured vehicle Just indian army things.

[@siddy.g6146]

Have you read the recent article/report about how IAF was pushing against the AMCA with silly reasons? The entire military ecosystem needs to be overhauled.

[@kabobmeinhaddi5591]

Rather unfortunate. I understand the fact that army has some additional constraints. But, the approach of looking for the best product in all aspects comes at the cost of our preparedness. And the mindset of the decision makers need to factor in India's long term security.

[@dreambig2920]

The only large Indian MNC company-Bharat Forge who is doing somewhat investment in R&D unlike others who are happy making tail wings...other wise see Tata/L&T/Adani no investment in R&D...they are happy with contract manufacturing...we will see what Tata advances system will do...post manufacturing C295...will they able to build large transport aircradt like boeing c17 or c130 j....I doubt that ...they will still make wings ...

[@surajbiradar9827]

TASL and L&t are also doing R&D. can't say the same for Adani. And except guns kalyani is also doing screwdrivergiri in vehicles. There armoured platforms are license copies from south african paramount group and israeli Elbit. Their small arms are also license copies of thales australia and ARDE.

[@sajukumarc11]

Awesome product innovation...

[@amigoa9999]

Wow, such a nice episode. Wishing our great nation even more successes 💯

[@sachinwatve4414]

Excellent videography & effort to show the success of Make in India, Capability of India in defence manufacturing using latest technology. BNK is still super passionate about BFL. I was Privileged and grateful to start my engineering Career at Kalyani Group back in 1997. Hope to see they Build self propelled Howitzers (SPH 155 caliber) & IFV`s instead of buying from South Korea (if already not explored this possibility). Kudos.

[@bgb76]

I started watching this series bcoz of Baba Kalyani-ji a very EXCITED 75 year old KID Every time I see him on youtube -- he becomes THAT CHILD ready to showcase his TOYS THIS TIME HE HAS LOTSA TOYS with Artificial intelligence equipped Bharat Forge not just MELT METAL & FORGE also DESIGNING DEVELOPMENT & intergrate ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE in to into its TOYS COLLECTION VERY EXCITING EPISON thank Nitin Gokhale Till now watched Kalyani - nauty boy's bedroom Solar - Humbal Marwadi Shop HAL - PSU shop floor L&T -- RICH "CRIBBING" Company which is also BACKBONE of Indian Defence Equipments Producer & Am waiting for BDL

[@alphatrnmemes9462]

Bring us more interview of private defence companies🎉

[@nitinacharya8375]

Outstanding....!! Mind-boggling for me... keep it up for the Nation, Shri Baba Kalyaniji.... you are a true patriot. Salute to you...! Salute to you, too, Nitin from Nitin Acharya. Great job. Keep it up. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@itzraviengr1]

Respects to visionary man Sir BABA KALYANI

[@ThEEqualizer93]

Nitin was so nervous in this interview it almost felt like baba kalyani was the interviewer .

[@user-yf4ff7sv6l]

Bharat Forge is truly a capable company; can take India to top places in competitive global manufacturing sector; not restricted to automotive alone.

[@martandgurjar4303]

Wonderful 💯💯

[@AbhisarRawat]

Perfect vehicles to solve any traffic disputes in Mumbai, Delhi, Banglore,Gurugram

[@m.k.s.7417]

Peace And Love.

[@Gujjarhastag]

Thanks you for your service's for Baharat army

[@raosaheb5637]

baba and nitin in one frame. pride of maharashtra

[@adv.cyriaceliassteen2361]

Dream Come True for our Nation... Major Shift from 'Buyer to Seller' status...

[@amittiverton]

Excellent video highlighting excellent work by Kalyani group!

[@spidey6085]

Wow❤

[@maverick126]

Better smooth and natural movement during interaction spotted this time. Thanks Nitin Ji.

[@MrAaanurag]

Great job Nitin ji..🙏🙏🙏

[@user-rt2qg4fj5h]

Baba Kalyani, hats off🙏🏼

[@Godofwar-fw1lu]

Good 👍 Best of luck

[@Amarsahni-cs1gn]

Its amazing 🤩❤

[@RohanYadav-fj2mf]

Crisp ❤💥

[@Justwatchit]

Jai Bharat 🪷🕉️🙏

[@viveksingh-dq6dd]

BABA ROCK... 👍👍