Bramha Research Foundation

A Mumbai based strategic research thinktank, focusing on key issues impacting India nationally & internationally.

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We thank our distinguished speakers including senior military commanders, naval strategists, aerospace leaders, global OEMs, policymakers and MSME innovators for their participation at Bramha Research Foundation's Seminar on ‘Atmanirbharta in Defence- Opportunities for MSMEs’, held in Mumbai.
At the seminar a special book “Atmanirbharta- Powering Bharat’s Journey Towards Self-Reliance”, was unveield detailing India’s ₹ 10 lakh crore MSME defence business opportunity and India's strides towards indigenous capability, innovation and strategic self-reliance.
The discussions covered indigenous shipbuilding, autonomous systems, drones, AI, cyber security, submarine capabilities and India’s rapidly expanding defence manufacturing ecosystem. Bramha Research Foundation deeply appreciates the speakers and participants for their valued inputs and their unwavering commitment towards strengthening India’s defence self-reliance and building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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INDIA'S JOURNEY TOWARDS DEFENCE SELF RELIANCE WILL BE POWERED BY ITS INNOVATORS, STARTUPS AND MSMEs.

At our Atmanirbharta in Defence Seminar, Adv. Ashish Shelar @ShelarAshish reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating an enabling ecosystem where MSMEs, startups and innovators receive the policy support, opportunities and institutional backing needed to contribute to national security and technological advancement.

He emphasized that these enterprises are not merely participants in the defence sector, they are key partners in India's strategic rise and its vision of becoming a globally competitive and self-reliant nation.

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SHIPBUILDING IS NOT JUST ABOUT SHIPS- IT IS ABOUT ENTIRE INDUSTRIAL ECOSYSTEM.

At our Atmanirbharta in Defence Seminar, Captain Jagmohan highlighted that 60–65% of a ship's value flows to ancillary industries and MSMEs. From pumps, valves, cables and switchboards to HVAC systems, cranes and piping, every vessel creates opportunities across a vast supply chain.

With mega shipbuilding clusters, government-backed financing, subsidies, risk-cover mechanisms and longterm demand visibility, India's maritime sector is creating a powerful growth engine for MSMEs. Companies that integrate early into these ecosystems will be well-positioned to benefit from both domestic demand and future global maritime supply chains.

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IN TODAY'S WORLD, STRATEGIC STRENGTH IS MEASURED NOT ONLY BY MILITARY POWER BUT ALSO BY TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITY, INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE.

At our Atmanirbharta in Defence Seminar, Adv. Ashish Shelar @ShelarAshish highlighted India's transformative journey towards self reliance in defence manufacturing, advanced technologies and innovation. He noted that the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat has created unprecedented opportunities for Indian industry, startups and MSMEs to contribute to national security.
He emphasized that Indian enterprises are increasingly emerging as providers of globally competitive solutions in areas such as drones, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced materials and defence electronics, while also becoming integral parts of global supply chains.

India's defence ecosystem is evolving from a market for technology to a creator of technology.