IDL Explosives Limited, a significant step-down subsidiary of Apollo Micro Systems Limited, has achieved a major regulatory milestone by obtaining an Industrial License under the IDR Act, 1951. This license authorizes the production of high-grade explosives, marking a substantial advancement for India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
The facility, strategically located in San Sunaparbat, Rourkela, Odisha, is now permitted to manufacture 50 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine (HMX) and 500 MTPA of Trinitrotoluene (TNT). This crucial authorization is valid for a period of 15 years, positioning the company to considerably expand its manufacturing footprint within the defence and industrial sectors.
Managing Director Karunakar Reddy emphasized the milestone’s importance, stating that the license validates the company’s technical expertise, operational excellence, and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards. The authorization enables Apollo Micro Systems to meet captive requirements for high-energy defence explosives while creating opportunities to serve growing demand in both domestic and international markets.
The 15-year industrial license positions IDL Explosives as a domestic supplier of high-energy materials, directly supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This strategic entry into specialized defence explosives creates potential opportunities in the export market while strengthening the company’s ability to serve both industrial and defence explosive requirements over the extended license period.
