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Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Rossell Techsys aims to double role in defence aircraft, eyes 15% share
Rossell Techsys plans to more than double its role in defence aircraft production, aiming to capture 15 per cent of an aircraft platform's value within the next three to five years, up from the current 7 per cent, a senior executive told Reuters on Thursday. Based in Bengaluru, the company is expanding its capabilities as global aerospace firms increasingly look to India for components, boosting the domestic aerospace sector. 'We are broadening our capabilities and entering new domains, moving up the value chain. That will deepen our service offerings,' said Founder and Managing Director Rishab Gupta. Rossell Techsys expects to grow its workforce from over 850 to about 1,000 by the end of the year and anticipates a 30 to 35 per cent annual increase in headcount going forward. Originally part of Rossell India, the company was listed separately in December. It supplies components such as engine wiring harnesses and cockpit panels to major players like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell. Founded in 2011 as the aerospace and defence division of Rossell India, the company now earns nearly two-thirds of its revenue from US-based customers, reflecting its export-oriented business model. Although it operates a US office in Tempe, Arizona, it does not have manufacturing facilities there. Gupta noted that the company has not been affected by US tariffs so far, a factor still under close watch by global manufacturers. 'We're not duplicating what we do in India,' Gupta said, adding that future growth in the US market would likely come through acquisitions rather than setting up new plants. In the financial year 2025, Rossell Techsys reported a 20 per cent increase in revenue, reaching ₹260 crore (around $30.3 million). It currently holds purchase orders worth ₹800 crore and has long-term agreements with defence firms valued at ₹2,800 crore. Since 2018–19, the company has expanded its customer base from serving only Boeing to 36 clients. In the past two years alone, it has added around 25 to 28 new customers, including European and Israeli defence companies.
Reuters
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
India's Rossell Techsys eyes bigger role in defence aircraft, targets 15% platform share
July 10 (Reuters) - Rossell Techsys ( opens new tab aims to more than double its contribution to defence aircraft production, targeting a 15% share of an aircraft platform's value within the next three to five years — up from the current 7%, a senior executive told Reuters on Thursday. The Bengaluru-based company's growth plans come as global aerospace players increasingly turn to India for parts sourcing, boosting the country's emerging aerospace sector. We are broadening our capabilities and entering new domains, moving up the value chain. That will deepen our service offerings, founder and Managing Director Rishab Gupta said in an interview. Rossell Techsys plans to expand its workforce to as many as 1,000 employees by year-end, up from more than 850 currently, and expects annual growth in headcount of 30% to 35% going forward. Spun off from Rossell India ( opens new tab and listed in December, Rossell Techsys supplies engine wiring harnesses, cockpit panels and other parts to the likes of Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab, Lockheed Martin (LMT.N), opens new tab and Honeywell (HON.O), opens new tab. Founded in 2011 as Rossell India's aerospace and defence arm, the company now derives nearly two-thirds of its revenue from U.S. clients, underscoring its export-heavy focus. Rossell Techsys has a U.S. footprint through its office in Tempe, Arizona, though it does not operate any manufacturing facilities there. Gupta said the company has so far avoided the impact of U.S. tariffs, a key factor that global manufacturers are monitoring further clarity. "We're not duplicating what we do in India," Gupta said, adding that any U.S. expansion would likely be through inorganic growth. Rossell Techsys posted a 20% jump in revenue to 2.6 billion rupees ($30.3 million) in fiscal 2025. It holds purchase orders worth 8 billion rupees and has strategic agreements with defence manufacturers totaling 28 billion rupees. Since 2018-19, the company has grown its customer base from serving only Boeing to 36 clients, adding 25–28 in the past two years, including European and Israeli defence firms. ($1 = 85.7090 Indian rupees)
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
India's continuing challenge with Pakistan shows why international law still matters
Written by Rishab Gupta In an era defined by shifting power balances, evolving security threats, and deepening global interdependence, international law is no longer a matter confined to academic seminars or the courtrooms of The Hague and Geneva. For India, a rising democracy navigating a complex regional and international landscape, the strategic value of international law has never been greater. It is time we move beyond viewing it as a mere defensive shield and begin treating it as an essential instrument of statecraft. Beyond paper commitments: What is international law? At its core, international law is a framework of rules and principles governing the conduct of states and international actors. It includes treaties, conventions, and customary norms that regulate diverse issues ranging from armed conflict and human rights to environmental sustainability and economic cooperation. Far from being abstract or idealistic, international law directly impacts India's national security, foreign policy, and development priorities. Recent events underscore this relevance. The tragic attack in Kashmir last month, which claimed several lives, was a stark reminder of the persistent threat of terrorism. India has long voiced concerns about cross-border terrorism and the lack of meaningful accountability. International law offers avenues for redress, not just through rhetorical condemnation, but via coordinated diplomatic and legal measures aimed at accountability and deterrence. Strategic legal engagement in the region To the west, challenges with Pakistan have once again intensified. India's recent decision to suspend certain provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a rare example of a durable bilateral agreement, raises significant legal questions. For decades, India has upheld its obligations under the IWT, even amid provocations. But a consistent pattern of breaches and lack of reciprocity now compels reconsideration. International law recognises that treaties may be suspended or terminated in exceptional circumstances, particularly in cases of material breach or fundamental change of circumstances. India's actions must remain principled, carefully articulated, and consistent with its image as a responsible international actor. To the east, tensions with China, whether over border claims or infrastructure on shared rivers, highlight the need for India to reinforce its diplomatic stance with a sound legal position. While military and diplomatic measures are necessary, India should also frame its positions through legal arguments grounded in sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the law of international watercourses and environmental protection. A global legal order in flux These regional pressures are compounded by a broader shift in global legal leadership. The United States, once a central architect of the post-war legal order, has in recent years stepped back from multilateral commitments, exited key treaties, and expressed skepticism toward international institutions. This retreat has created a vacuum in global norm-setting, one that countries like India must step forward to fill. Rather than lament this retreat, India should see it as an opportunity. By taking principled positions on counter-terrorism, climate justice, and inclusive development, India can help shape a more equitable global legal order that reflects our values and priorities. Building legal capacity for Indian diplomacy International law is not self-executing; it requires sustained investment and engagement. Yet India's institutional capacity in public international law remains underdeveloped. Unlike some other countries that systematically train diplomats, fund legal research, and embed legal advisers in missions abroad, India has not yet built a strong foundation in this space. That must change. We need: Core legal training for diplomats; placement of legal advisers in key embassies and international postings; investment in think tanks and academic centres focused on international legal strategy; proactive participation in treaty negotiations and international adjudication; and stronger alliances with like-minded states to uphold and reinforce global legal standards. A legal strategy for a global India India's ambition to be a leading global power must be backed by legal strategy and capability. The world is no longer shaped solely by military might or economic clout. Increasingly, the terrain of influence is legal, fought in courtrooms, arbitral proceedings, treaty negotiations, and multilateral platforms. As some states undermine legal norms or withdraw from them, India must stand firm in their defence. The example of China in the South China Sea offers both a caution and a model. Despite the 2016 arbitral ruling rejecting its maritime claims under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), China has consistently used legal rhetoric, diplomatic notes, and international submissions to support its narratives, and consolidate its position. This shows that international law can be used not only in litigation but also as a tool of geopolitical messaging and strategic entrenchment. India must similarly integrate international law into its broader statecraft. This includes publicly asserting legal positions, filing formal protests or memoranda, and using legal frameworks to contest violations, whether in the Himalayas or the Indian Ocean. This is not merely about prestige. It is about advancing our national interests, protecting our territorial integrity, ensuring accountability for cross-border threats, and amplifying India's voice on the world stage. In a contested and fast-evolving world, international law remains one of our most potent tools. We must begin to wield it not just defensively, but decisively. The writer is a lawyer who practices and teaches in the field of international law
