Ministry of Defence Signs ₹498.58 Crore Contract with Cochin Shipyard for INS Betwa Refit
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹498.58 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Normal Refit and Re-powering of Indian Navy warship INS Betwa.
The contract was signed in New Delhi on November 11, 2026, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
The project is expected to strengthen India's indigenous naval ship repair and maintenance capabilities, while supporting the Government's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
The contract marks another step towards strengthening domestic capabilities in naval maintenance and repair through the participation of Indian shipbuilding and ship repair infrastructure.
