Precision Engineering at Godrej Shop Floor.
Godrej Enterprises Will Manufacture Precision Aircraft Engine Parts for Pratt & Whitney: Mumbai, July 24, 2025 — In a major leap for India’s aerospace manufacturing landscape, Godrej Enterprises Group’s aerospace division has signed a landmark agreement with Pratt & Whitney, the U.S.-based aviation giant and a subsidiary of RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies). The deal positions Godrej as a critical supplier for high-precision components used in aircraft engines, reinforcing India’s growing stature in the global aerospace supply chain.
Pratt & Whitney, a globally recognized name in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, has chosen to deepen its manufacturing collaboration in India through this agreement. The deal is expected to significantly expand Godrej’s production portfolio — both technologically and in scale — in the high-stakes world of aerospace componentry.
A Strategic Step Toward Global Aerospace Supply Leadership
“This agreement isn’t just about parts manufacturing. It’s about becoming part of a global value chain that defines the future of aviation,” said Maneck Behramkamdin, Business Head of Godrej’s Aerospace division. “By leveraging our advanced infrastructure and deep expertise, we are proud to play a role in shaping the future of aviation manufacturing in India. We look forward to strengthening this relationship and expanding our footprint in the global aerospace supply chain.”
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Godrej’s growing alignment with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Pratt & Whitney reflects an ambition long in the making: to become a key Indian supplier of world-class aerospace components. With global defense and civil aviation segments seeking diversified supply chains post-COVID and amid ongoing geopolitical shifts, Indian manufacturers have emerged as competitive alternatives for high-precision and cost-effective solutions.
Scaling Up India’s Aerospace Manufacturing Base
The deal also underscores the Make in India initiative’s traction in high-technology sectors. Godrej Enterprises currently operates around 35,000 square meters of aerospace manufacturing capacity in India, with an additional 48,500 square meters under development — a clear signal of its intent to ramp up production and deliver to global standards.
From satellite systems to complex assemblies for rockets and aircraft, Godrej Aerospace has steadily evolved over the last three decades, working with Indian defense organizations such as ISRO and DRDO. This partnership with Pratt & Whitney is set to mark its most significant foray yet into the international commercial aerospace sector.
“This mandate reinforces our long-term commitment to advancing India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities,” a Godrej spokesperson noted in a company statement. “It aligns perfectly with our strategic vision to enable India as a hub for aerospace innovation and excellence.”
Precision Engineering work at a Godrej site.
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Pratt & Whitney’s Bet on Indian Talent and Infrastructure
For Pratt & Whitney, the decision to collaborate with Godrej is part of a broader strategy to expand its supplier base in emerging markets with proven manufacturing quality and engineering talent.
As part of RTX, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense conglomerates, Pratt & Whitney has been steadily increasing its footprint in India. It has invested in engineering and digital capability centers and is actively sourcing components from Indian suppliers. This latest agreement is seen as a major step forward in strengthening that ecosystem.
“India offers a unique blend of skilled engineering, cost competitiveness, and industrial scalability,” said a senior executive from Pratt & Whitney. “Godrej has demonstrated time and again that it has the capabilities to meet stringent aerospace standards, and we are excited about what this partnership can deliver.”
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A Moment of Opportunity for Indian Aerospace
Industry experts see this development as part of a broader trend: global aerospace leaders looking to de-risk supply chains by partnering with Indian firms. As Western aerospace majors deal with labor shortages, high production costs, and geopolitical volatility, India’s expanding engineering talent pool and improving infrastructure offer a compelling alternative.
“Godrej’s pact with Pratt & Whitney is a watershed moment,” said an industry analyst with the Centre for Aviation and Aerospace Policy. “It represents a shift from India being just a low-cost labor destination to becoming a high-precision manufacturing partner capable of delivering critical engine components.”
As the world eyes a resurgence in commercial aviation and ongoing modernization in defense aerospace, such partnerships will be crucial in defining the future contours of global supply chains — and India is clearly aiming to be at the center of it.
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