Defence Minister approved Miniratna-I status for Yantra India Limited (YIL).
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Defence Minister approves Miniratna-I status for Yantra India Limited
The Defence Minister has approved Miniratna-I status for Yantra India Limited (YIL). This significant upgrade grants YIL enhanced financial and operational autonomy, enabling it to better contribute to India's defence manufacturing capabilities and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The status aims to boost efficiency in producing critical defence equipment like armoured vehicles, artillery guns, and ammunition components.
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Yantra India Limited (YIL) is now classified as a Miniratna-I Central Public Sector Enterprise.
YIL's product portfolio includes carbon fibre composites and assembly products for medium and large calibre ammunition.
The company manufactures critical defence equipment such as armoured vehicles, artillery guns, and main battle tanks.
YIL also produces specialized materials like glass composites and aluminium alloys for defence applications.
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