West Bengal is set to expand its footprint in India’s defence manufacturing sector, with Jupiter Defence Private Limited being allotted around 256 acres of land in Purulia to establish a large-scale, state-of-the-art integrated defence manufacturing facility.
The land has been allotted at the Jangal Sundari Karmanagari Phase II Industrial Park in Raghunathpur, Purulia, during the ‘Allotment of Land for Industry’ programme organised by the Department of Industry, Commerce and Enterprises, Government of West Bengal.
The proposed facility is expected to become West Bengal’s first major defence manufacturing unit, creating a new industrial base for defence production while generating employment and opportunities for local businesses and ancillary industries.
Jupiter Defence is part of the Jupiter Wagons Group, which has an established presence in mobility and defence-related manufacturing. The group makes military wagons used for mobilisation of Army units, and its defence portfolio has also included special-purpose defence vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles and RAF vehicles. Jupiter has also worked on defence applications including high-tech fire engines and armoured vehicles.
The company has not yet publicly disclosed the exact product mix, investment amount or production timeline for the new 256-acre Purulia facility. However, the integrated nature and scale of the proposed plant point towards an expansion of Jupiter’s defence manufacturing capabilities.
Renewed Focus on Industrial Development
The development comes as India seeks to deepen domestic defence production and build indigenous supply chains under the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat push. Murari Lal Lohia, Chairman Emeritus of Jupiter Wagons Limited, thanked the West Bengal government for its support and welcomed its renewed focus on industrial development.
Vivek Lohia, Managing Director of Jupiter Wagons Limited, said the allotment reflected the government’s commitment to industrialisation and an investment-friendly environment. He said the project would strengthen India’s domestic defence capabilities while supporting the wider industrial ecosystem, local businesses and employment opportunities in the region.
With 256 acres now earmarked for the project, Purulia could emerge as a new defence manufacturing hub in West Bengal, adding a significant new dimension to the state’s industrial landscape.
