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Swan Defence achieves minimum public shareholding with recent offer for sale

Yash Agarwal — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:45:14 +0000

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries has successfully met the requisite Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) following a recently concluded Offer for Sale (OFS) on 19th March 2026. The sale involved 26,38,747 equity shares offloaded by the company’s promoters.

The revised shareholding structure now stands at 89.90% held by promoters and 10.10% by the public, totalling 5,26,82,150 shares. This adjustment aligns the company with regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The strategic move to increase public shareholding is part of Swan Defence‘s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and broaden its investor base. The company’s adherence to regulatory mandates reflects its commitment to maintaining robust governance standards.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

This article is written by Yash Agarwal and reviewed by Markets Desk before publication.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries plans offer for sale to achieve minimum public shareholding

Business Desk — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:49:24 +0000

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries has received communication from promoter Hazel Infra Limited expressing intention to evaluate a proposal to sell approximately 5.01% of the company’s equity shares through an Offer for Sale (OFS) mechanism.

The potential sale aims to achieve Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) requirements. As of 9 March 2026, the proposal remains under evaluation, with the company stating it will make further disclosures in accordance with SEBI regulations and applicable circulars upon receiving final confirmation from the promoter.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

This article is written by Business Desk and reviewed by News Desk before publication.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit after signing Rs 4,250 crore MoU with Gujarat Maritime Board

Aman Shukla — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:49:44 +0000

Swan Defence Holdings India (SDHI) saw its shares rise 5% in early trade after signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) for a strategic investment of ₹4,250 crore. The partnership is set to modernize shipyard infrastructure, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build a skilled talent pipeline, boosting India’s maritime industry.

The investment will be deployed across SDHI’s Pipavav Port shipyard in Gujarat, home to India’s largest dry dock capable of building vessels up to 400,000 DWT. The plan includes a ₹3,500 crore capacity expansion, enhancing slipways, jetties, cranes, block fabrication facilities, and dredging to meet both domestic and global shipbuilding demand.

Additionally, SDHI will establish a ₹200 crore world-class Centre of Excellence for Maritime, which will train over 1,000 youth annually using smart classrooms, specialized labs, advanced simulators, and design software to foster innovation in ship design, construction, and retrofits. The company will also develop a 200-acre Maritime Cluster with an investment of ₹550 crore, creating a hub for ancillary industries, suppliers, and service providers, which will boost local economic growth and strengthen India’s global maritime trade presence.

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Swan Defence and Heavy Industries signs MoU with Sagarmala Finance to explore shipbuilding projects under Maritime focused Equity Fund

Aman Shukla — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:18:50 +0000

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s maritime-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC). The partnership aims to explore projects in newbuilds, ship repairs, and ancillary maritime infrastructure under the Maritime focused Equity Fund (MfEF).

The MoU focuses on four key areas: technical and commercial evaluation, project financing, execution, and ecosystem development, aligning with Maritime India Vision 2030, PM Gati Shakti, and India’s ambition to become a global shipbuilding leader.

SDHI and SMFCL will conduct feasibility studies on project design, yard capacity, vessel types, and technology integration. The collaboration will promote advanced, sustainable shipbuilding technologies, including green fuels, energy-efficient designs, and digital shipyards, while strengthening domestic supply chains and vendor development.

Under the MoU, the partners will also design a comprehensive financing plan, involving equity, debt, and credit enhancements, and identify potential co-financiers from multilateral institutions, government agencies, and private investors.

Additionally, the partnership emphasizes sustainability and ESG compliance, focusing on emissions, safety, and labor standards to meet global benchmarks. SDHI and SMFCL will explore opportunities to increase vessel exports, integrate into international shipbuilding value chains, and foster industry-academia collaborations to build a skilled maritime workforce.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries signs Rs 4,250 crore MoU with Gujarat Maritime to boost India’s shipbuilding sector

Aman Shukla — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:11:28 +0000

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) for a strategic investment of ₹4,250 crore. This partnership aims to modernize shipyard infrastructure, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build a skilled talent pipeline for India’s maritime industry.

The investment will be deployed across three major projects at SDHI’s Pipavav Port shipyard in Gujarat, home to India’s largest dry dock capable of building vessels up to 400,000 DWT.

Key initiatives include a ₹3,500 crore capacity expansion project featuring enhanced slipways, jetties, cranes, block fabrication facilities, and dredging to meet both domestic and global shipbuilding demand. A ₹200 crore world-class Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Maritime will also be established, training over 1,000 youth annually. The CoE will feature smart classrooms, specialized labs, advanced simulators, and design software to foster innovation in ship design, construction, and retrofits.

Additionally, SDHI will develop a 200-acre Maritime Cluster with an investment of ₹550 crore. The cluster will serve as a hub for ancillary industries, suppliers, and service providers, driving efficiency, innovation, and growth while boosting the local economy and strengthening India’s global maritime trade presence.

This strategic collaboration aligns with India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, positioning the country for global leadership in shipbuilding and maritime innovation.

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries and Varex Imaging join hands to manufacture cargo inspection systems in India

Aman Shukla — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:10:52 +0000

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has entered into a strategic agreement with Varex Imaging Corporation, a global leader in linear accelerators and imaging technology, to manufacture state-of-the-art cargo and vehicle inspection systems in India. This partnership marks a significant step toward strengthening the country’s border and port security infrastructure, while also supporting the Make in India initiative.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, Varex Imaging is renowned for its cutting-edge imaging solutions and dependable technologies used in security, industrial, and healthcare sectors worldwide. Under this collaboration, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) will exclusively manufacture Varex’s high-energy imaging systems at its manufacturing facility in Pipavav, Gujarat.

These advanced inspection systems are specifically engineered to scan and monitor various types of cargo at land borders and sea ports. With growing demand from Indian security agencies for more robust and efficient inspection tools, the Swan Defence and Heavy Industries–Varex partnership is set to fill a critical gap by delivering world-class solutions that are locally built.

The move not only enhances India’s national security capabilities but also reinforces the country’s push toward indigenous defense production. By leveraging Swan Defence and Heavy Industries’ robust manufacturing setup – which includes India’s largest dry dock (662m x 65m) and a heavy fabrication capacity of 144,000 tons per annum – the venture is poised to boost both maritime and industrial ambitions.