Telangana is building itself into a global hub for high-precision manufacturing, where scale, speed and engineering excellence are shaping its industrial identity, supported by policy push and global partnerships.
IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the state’s precision engineering sector has maintained a steady 30% year-on-year growth for a decade, with exports rising 103%, backed by over 1,500 MSMEs and sustained investments from global OEMs.
Calling it a reflection of the state’s industrial strength, he said Telangana is moving towards becoming a global centre for engineering innovation, driven by progressive policies and targeted incentives. Sridhar Babu added that collaborations between global companies and local manufacturers are building a competitive ecosystem aligned with international standards.
In line with this growth trajectory, Azad Engineering expanded its manufacturing footprint with a new facility aimed at meeting global demand and strengthening supply chain linkages.
The minister inaugurated a 7,600 sq. m. next-generation lean manufacturing facility at the company’s Centre of Excellence in Tunikibollaram, Hyderabad. Built to support Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology programmes, the facility is designed for high-precision and high-volume production and is integrated with Azad’s broader innovation ecosystem.
He said the partnership between Azad Engineering and Baker Hughes reflects Telangana’s ability to support high-value manufacturing and integrate into global supply chains.
The development marks the next phase of Azad Engineering’s engagement with Baker Hughes, which began in 2018 with the supply of critical rotating airfoils for gas and steam turbine applications. The collaboration has since expanded through process validations and supply chain integrations aligned with global standards.
With around 230 skilled professionals and specialised capabilities, the facility is positioned to deliver components at scale while meeting stringent technical requirements. The company is also part of Baker Hughes’ Oilfield Services and Equipment programme.
This is Azad Engineering’s fourth dedicated facility, reflecting continued capacity expansion across aerospace, defence, energy and oil and gas segments, said Sridhar Babu.
The new facility marks a key step in strengthening its long-term partnership with Baker Hughes, built on precision manufacturing and consistent capability development, said Rakesh Chopdar. Meanwhile, Davide Marrani noted that the expansion enables scalable, high-quality manufacturing and supports the company’s long-term global growth strategy.
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