PTC Industries recently achieved a major milestone in India’s defense indigenization by becoming the first Indian company authorized by DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) to conduct complete post-cast operations on single crystal ready-to-fit turbine blades. Announced on October 23, 2025, at the inauguration of PTC’s Titanium & Superalloy Materials Plant in Lucknow, this development marks a critical step for India’s indigenous aero-engine program. The authorization includes complex processes like machining, grinding, brazing, vacuum heat treatment, and thermal barrier coating, strengthening India’s capability in advanced jet engine components. This advancement supports indigenous engines for platforms such as the AMCA and Tejas Mk2, aligns with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative to reduce reliance on foreign propulsion technology, and places PTC Industries at the forefront of India’s high-performance materials manufacturing for defense and export potential. The inauguration was attended by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Titanium & Superalloys Plant is part of the U.P. Defence Industrial Corridor, emphasizing self-reliance in strategic materials