Vamsi Vikas Ganesula, Managing Director and Founder, Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group, India
Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group will establish a 50-acre integrated superalloy manufacturing facility in Telangana with an investment of over ₹600 crore. This was announced by the Hyderabad-based company at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence exhibitions.The facility will be among India’s few integrated manufacturing plants for high-quality nickel-based superalloys, combining state of the art vacuum melting process, forging, heat treatment, vacuum casting, powder metallurgy and other forming capabilities under one roof.Designed with an annual production capacity of approximately 5,000 tonnes, it will manufacture round bars, wires, forgings, castings, tungsten carbide powders and other specialised products. Commercial production is targeted to commence in January 2028.Strategic investmentThe project will be led by SK Jha, former Chairman and Managing Director of Mishra Dhatu Nigam (Midhani), India’s premier special metals manufacturer. “This facility is a strategic investment that strengthens our own manufacturing capabilities while providing the wider Indian industry with access to world-class nickel-based superalloys. We are delighted to have Dr Jha lead this important initiative,” Vamsi Vikas Ganesula, Founder and Managing Director, Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group said in a release on Wednesday.Nickel-based superalloys are critical for aero engines, space systems, defence platforms, gas turbines, oil & gas, nuclear energy, medical implants and emerging hydrogen technologies. IIndia currently imports a significant share of its nickel alloy requirements, making domestic production strategically important for strengthening the country’s aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities, according to a release. Published on July 22, 2026
