MAZDOCK

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), headquartered in Mumbai, was established in 1774 and incorporated in 1934. It was acquired by the Government of India in 1960 and operates as a defense public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. MDL specializes in shipbuilding and ship repair, producing warships, submarines, cargo and passenger ships, as well as offshore platforms primarily for maritime security. Since 1960, the company has constructed 801 vessels, including destroyers and conventional submarines for the Indian Navy. Recognized as India's leading defense shipyard, MDL became the only shipyard in the country to be conferred Navratna status in 2024. Its operations are focused within India and span the defense, shipbuilding, and maritime industries.