Titagarh Rail Systems Limited plans to expand its shipbuilding capabilities through an investment of about INR 5.5 billion to establish a new shipbuilding facility in West Bengal. The expansion will be undertaken by its wholly owned subsidiary, Titagarh Naval Systems, and will be supported by a capital subsidy under the government’s Shipbuilding Development Scheme.
The project will involve the development of a shipyard spread across around 50 acres, including the construction of a dry dock and slipway infrastructure designed to enable the building of larger vessels. The expansion forms part of the company’s effort to strengthen its presence in the maritime manufacturing sector.
The company had initially planned a smaller expansion focused mainly on fabrication facilities and slipway construction with an investment of about INR 3.3 billion. The availability of a 25 percent capital subsidy under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme enabled the company to expand the project scope to include the construction of a dry dock approximately 200 metres long.
With the expanded infrastructure, the new shipyard will be capable of constructing medium-range tankers and vessels up to about 160 metres in length. The facility is expected to have a production capacity of between 15 and 18 ships per year once operational.
The expansion follows the restructuring of the company’s maritime operations in 2025. Titagarh transferred its shipbuilding and maritime systems business to Titagarh Naval Systems to allow the subsidiary to independently pursue opportunities in the maritime sector and benefit from government initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic shipbuilding capacity.
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited is an India-based manufacturer of rail transportation equipment and infrastructure products. The company operates across rolling stock, freight wagons, passenger coaches, and maritime systems through its subsidiaries.
