India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing landscape continues to attract strong investor interest as global supply chains diversify and domestic capabilities deepen. In a significant development, Singularity AMC, a growth-equity investment platform backed by veteran investor Madhusudan Kela and led by Yash Kela, has announced an investment in Lohia Aerospace Systems Private Limited. The investment underscores growing confidence in India’s ability to emerge as a global hub for advanced materials, composites, and high-precision aerospace manufacturing.
Founded in 2021 by the Lohia family, Lohia Aerospace Systems has rapidly built a reputation as a specialist in the design and manufacture of complex composite structures and advanced materials. The company serves global aerospace and defence original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supplying critical components and aerostructures for aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and next-generation aerospace and defence platforms.
Building Advanced Capabilities from the Ground Up
Despite being a relatively young company, Lohia Aerospace has focused on creating vertically integrated capabilities across design, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance. This integration allows the company to deliver end-to-end solutions—from concept and prototyping to series production—while maintaining tight control over quality, timelines, and intellectual property.
The company’s facilities are equipped to handle the manufacturing of complex composite components, assemblies, and full aerostructures. These include high-performance materials that are critical to modern aerospace platforms, where weight reduction, strength, durability, and precision are non-negotiable. With aerospace and defence programs demanding increasingly sophisticated materials and tighter tolerances, Lohia Aerospace has positioned itself as a capable and reliable supplier in a highly demanding global market.
Strategic Fit for Singularity AMC
For Singularity AMC, the investment aligns closely with its focus on backing high-quality Indian manufacturing businesses with global relevance. The platform, known for its growth-equity approach, seeks companies that combine strong management, scalable business models, and exposure to long-term structural trends.
Sandeep Bapat, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Singularity AMC, highlighted the factors that made Lohia Aerospace an attractive investment opportunity. According to him, the firm was particularly impressed by the company’s world-class manufacturing facilities, its strong engineering depth, and its uncompromising focus on quality—all critical attributes in the aerospace and defence supply chain.
The aerospace sector globally is witnessing sustained demand, driven by rising air travel, defence modernization, and the rapid expansion of UAV and space applications. Advanced composites and materials sit at the heart of this growth, making companies like Lohia Aerospace strategically important players in the evolving ecosystem.
Accelerating Growth and Global Integration
The capital infusion from Singularity AMC is expected to help Lohia Aerospace accelerate its next phase of growth. Key focus areas include expanding product capabilities, investing in new technologies and materials, and scaling manufacturing capacity to meet rising global demand. The partnership is also expected to support the company in deepening relationships with international OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Anurag Lohia, Managing Director of Lohia Aerospace, described the investment as a pivotal milestone in the company’s journey. He noted that partnering with Singularity AMC would help advance the company’s vision of building a world-class composites and advanced materials platform from India. Beyond commercial growth, the partnership also aligns with broader national objectives.
Supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Aerospace and Defence
India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative has placed significant emphasis on strengthening domestic capabilities in aerospace and defence manufacturing. Historically reliant on imports for critical components and platforms, India is now pushing for indigenous design, development, and production—especially in high-technology areas such as composites, avionics, and propulsion systems.
Lohia Aerospace’s focus on advanced materials and complex structures directly supports this national agenda. By developing capabilities that meet global standards, the company not only reduces dependence on imports but also positions India as a competitive exporter of high-value aerospace components. The Singularity AMC investment is likely to further enhance this role by enabling scale, technology adoption, and deeper integration into global supply chains.
Global Aerospace Supply Chains at an Inflection Point
The timing of the investment is notable. Global aerospace and defence supply chains are undergoing structural changes as OEMs seek to diversify sourcing, reduce concentration risks, and identify reliable partners outside traditional manufacturing hubs. India, with its growing engineering talent, cost competitiveness, and improving infrastructure, is increasingly seen as a viable alternative for advanced manufacturing.
Companies like Lohia Aerospace are benefiting from this shift by offering not just cost advantages, but also high-quality engineering, compliance with international standards, and the ability to handle complex, high-value work. With the backing of a growth-focused investor like Singularity AMC, the company is well placed to capture opportunities arising from this global realignment.
A Long-Term Partnership Vision
Both parties have emphasized the partnership nature of the investment. Singularity AMC’s approach typically involves working closely with management teams to support strategic decision-making, governance, and long-term value creation. This collaborative model is particularly relevant in sectors like aerospace, where long gestation periods, stringent certifications, and continuous innovation are the norm.
As demand for high-performance composite materials and systems continues to rise across commercial aviation, defence, space, and UAV segments, Lohia Aerospace’s growth trajectory appears well aligned with industry trends. The investment from Singularity AMC not only provides financial resources but also strategic validation of the company’s capabilities and vision.
The investment by Singularity AMC in Lohia Aerospace Systems marks an important step in the evolution of India’s aerospace and defence manufacturing ecosystem. It reflects growing investor confidence in Indian companies that are building globally competitive capabilities in advanced materials and precision engineering. For Lohia Aerospace, the partnership offers an opportunity to scale faster, innovate deeper, and strengthen its position as a trusted supplier to global aerospace and defence leaders—while contributing meaningfully to India’s self-reliance and manufacturing ambitions.
