Coromandel International Limited announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility for its subsidiary, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited, in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. This facility aims to bolster India’s indigenous drone capabilities across agriculture, defence, and enterprise segments, supporting new product development and ecosystem growth.
Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Inaugurates New Manufacturing Facility
Coromandel International Limited has announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility for its subsidiary, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited, located in the Aymicheri region of Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. This event, which took place on August 24, 2026, marks a significant step in enhancing India’s indigenous drone manufacturing capabilities across critical sectors, including agriculture, defence, and enterprise.
Strategic Importance and Capabilities
The new facility is designed to support the development and execution of complex Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programs. It aims to foster greater indigenisation of key technologies and improve the company’s ability to meet evolving customer demands. The facility will serve as a central platform for collaboration, enabling technology partners to combine expertise and accelerate the development of an integrated drone manufacturing ecosystem.
New Agricultural Drone Models Launched
During the inauguration, Dhaksha also launched two new agricultural drone models: the DH Agrigator E10 Prime and the DH Agrigator E10 Eco. Developed with indigenous components, the E10 Prime aligns with the Namo Drone Didi programme, contributing to India’s domestic drone ecosystem. The E10 Eco is positioned as an affordable solution to expand access to drone-based farming services for small and marginal farmers.
Defence and Service Expansion
Beyond agriculture, the facility will support Dhaksha’s defence portfolio, focusing on surveillance and logistics applications. A dedicated production line for defence applications will enhance execution capabilities and indigenisation efforts. The company is also expanding its sourcing and service ecosystem, including a network of service centres, to support its growing operations.
Coromandel International’s Role
Coromandel International Limited, a leading Agri solutions provider, operates across diverse products and services in the farming value chain. Its subsidiary, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, has a strategic technology partnership with Anna University for research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of drones. Coromandel acquired a major stake in Dhaksha in July 2023, bolstering its capabilities in the drone technology sector.
Source: BSE
