Overview

Defind Enterprises Pvt Ltd was established in the Republic of India in 2017 which has successfully executed orders for supply of critical equipment to the Indian Army. Its 100% US subsidiary, Defind Inc., was established in 2018 with the objective of setting up corporate relationship with US based companies and India Defense requirements.

Strategic investment from an industrialist from Nagpur. Investment ensures order financing as well as facilities for Defind’s Atmanirbhar Bharat – Make in India initiative”. This will enable Defind to execute orders in excess of INR 100 crores.

Objective

The objective of setting up the company was to fulfill the gap in procurement requirements by the Defense forces in India, and understand the long term potential opportunity that the sector presents. The India defense Industry is One of the largest markets with modernization of Indian Security Forces being a key objective of the current government. Hence there is a need for best in class or state of the art products / technologies.

Our Philosophy

Cater to the recurring requirement of Indian Military and Para-military Forces with State-of-the-Art / Most Appropriate in Class products from Leading Suppliers across the world. Support the Make in India program of the Government of India and be in line with the Policy for indigenization of Defense equipment Advice and guide Indian Military, Para Military Forces on their specialist requirements.

Our Mission

Be the leading niche supplier of specialized systems and technical products for Military and Para-military applications. Provide service not only to India but also the neighboring friendly countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Bring Technology, Technical Fabrics and High Strength Composites to the Country.

History

Company commenced operation in January 2017 but started tendering only in August 2017. The first set of medium sized orders were received in September 2018 The Team has spent the last 3 years in building a suite of products to address technology shortages in products made in India and recurring purchases of the Indian Armed forces and Paramilitary forces and next generation needs. Currently, the management Team with in-depth knowledge of the market has successfully built a base of technology / product suppliers globally with a broad portfolio of product Currently the firm has 18 products with a portfolio of Four Categories

Long Term Objective

Leadership Team

Dr Shirish Gupte and Col (Retd) Sanjeev Kumar, the promoters of the company view this sector providing a long term potential to investors and seek to leverage their experience and expertise in building this opportunity. This venture is supported by like-minded shareholders and an eminent and active Advisory Board

Advisory Board

A strong Advisory Board covering Policy, Defence Strategy and Technology

Ambassador Anil Wadhwa
Strategy, International Business

Nitin Gokhale
Strategy, International Business

Prof Ravindra Gudi
Technology Assessment and Technology Transfer

Management Team

A dedicated Management Team completely aligned to the success of the Company comprising of expertise in Strategy, Defense, Finance and Business Development

Dr. Shirish M. Gupte
Founder & CEO

Colonel Sanjiv Kumar (retired)
(Retired) Founder and COO, Responsible for Product Identification and Marketing

Board of Directors

A diverse Board of Directors with strong Business / Advisory background which can assist the Company Managemet

Dr. Shirish M. Gupte
Founder & CEO

Founders

A dedicated Management Team completely aligned to the success of the Company comprising of expertise in Strategy, Defense, Finance and Business Development

Dr. Shirish M. Gupte
Founder & CEO

Colonel Sanjiv Kumar (retired)
(Retired)Founder and COO, Responsible for Product Identification and Marketing