Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with Headquarters, Western Naval Command, convened this exclusive Navy–Industry Synergy Conclave on March 6, 2026.
The conclave brought together senior leadership of the Indian Navy — including Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, and Vice Admiral Ankur Sharma, Director General Naval Projects Mumbai — along with distinguished officers and select industry leaders for a focused dialogue on strengthening Navy–Industry collaboration.
The discussions centred on co-creating future-ready maritime capabilities, fostering indigenous innovation, strengthening secure supply chains, and building a resilient maritime ecosystem.
Industry leaders also had the rare opportunity to undertake an exclusive visit to the submarine and warship facilities, gaining valuable insights into the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.