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According to the regulatory filing, the acquisition will be made at an enterprise value of Rs 400 crore. Air Works offers an end-to-end bouquet of aviation services spanning line maintenance, heavy checks, interior refurbishment, painting, redelivery checks, avionics as well as asset management services to its Indian and global customers. The company undertakes base maintenance for narrowbody and turboprop aircraft, as well as rotary aircraft from its facilities at Hosur, Mumbai and Kochi and with regulatory approvals from civil aviation authorities of more than 20 countries. In addition to being a market leader in civil aviation, Air Works has built significant capabilities in defence MRO, executing projects for key platforms of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. Jeet Adani, director of Adani Airports, said, 'The Indian aviation industry stands at a transformative juncture, now the third largest globally and on track to induct over 1,500 aircraft in the coming years. This growth aligns seamlessly with the government's vision to connect every corner of our nation, creating unprecedented opportunities in aviation services. For us, creating a presence in the MRO sector is more than just a strategic step it's a commitment to building an integrated aviation services ecosystem that strengthens the backbone of India's aviation infrastructure. Together, we are excited to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of India's skies.' Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace, said, 'This landmark acquisition represents a pivotal step in Adani Defence & Aerospace's mission to strengthen India's MRO capabilities. Our vision is to deliver a full-spectrum MRO offering'spanning line, base, component, and engine maintenance to meet the needs of both commercial and defence aviation sectors. In a time when Aatmanirbharta in defence is a national imperative, we stand fully committed to scaling domestic capabilities to serve both our armed forces and the broader aviation sector. This is our pledge to the nation'to build capabilities that secure our skies and strengthen our sovereignty.' Adani Enterprises (AEL) is the flagship company of Adani Group, one of India's largest business conglomerates. The company's business investments are centred on the fields of airport management, technology parks, roads, data centre and water infrastructure. The company's consolidated net profit surged 664.5% to Rs 1,741.75 crore on 15.7% jump in net profit to Rs 22,608.07 crore in Q2 FY25 over Q2 FY24. The scrip shed 0.13% to settle at Rs 2,341.95 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live News |