Lokesh Machines Ltd has announced a new defence supply order worth Rs. 22.00 Crore. The company shared this update through an official filing. The order comes from Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited. Under this contract, Lokesh Machines will make and supply sub-assemblies and parts used in 9x19mm machine pistols. This order connects the company directly with India’s defence production system.
The total value of the contract is Rs. 22,00,46,400. Lokesh Machines must finish all supplies by 19 March 2026 or earlier. The company did not share details about how many parts it will supply or the price of each item.
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The filing also does not explain the delivery stages or how revenue will be booked over time. There is no information about profit margin, warranty duties, inspection rules, or penalties if delivery gets delayed. Apart from the final delivery date, the document does not mention any step-by-step timeline.
| Contract Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Value: | ₹22 crores |
| Product Type: | 9X19mm Machine Pistol Parts |
| Sector: | Defence Manufacturing |
Who is the Defence Buyer?
Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited is a government-owned company. The government created it after breaking up the old Ordnance Factory Board into seven new defence public sector units. The company started on 14th August 2021 under the Companies Act, 2013. It began actual business work on 1st October 2021.
The registered office of the company is located at Ordnance Factory Kanpur on Kalpi Road in Kanpur. It runs many production and non-production units across India. These units work together to support defence manufacturing for the country.
Company Background
Lokesh Machines works mainly in machine tool manufacturing. It makes CNC machines and also supplies special machines for different uses. The company also runs an auto components division. Every year, it produces more than 800 CNC machines. The main engineering base of the company is in Hyderabad. Lokesh Machines started in 1983 and began business operations in 1985.
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In the quarter ending September 2025, the company reported net sales of Rs. 50.43 crore. During the same period, its independent net profit stood at Rs. 0.63 crore. After the defence order news, the stock price reacted strongly. At 01:15 pm IST on 5 January 2026, the share price rose by 10.12% and traded at Rs. 186.15. At the same time, the market value of the company reached Rs 377.74 crore. The stock opened at Rs. 181.40 and closed the previous week at Rs 170.00.
