Tata lowest bidder for Rs 20k-cr tank project
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) has secured the lowest bid for a ₹20,000 crore project to develop a next-generation light battle tank, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Project Zorawar, an initiative by the Army, marks the first time a private sector will construct a fully armored fighting vehicle-Indian Light Tank (AFV-ILT).
The tank is designed to operate effectively in high-altitude terrain, marshlands, and deserts. After a three-year selection process evaluating technical and commercial bids, TASL emerged as the lowest bidder. The company will now be responsible for developing and demonstrating two prototype tanks within 130 weeks. The project is under the defence ministry’s Make 1 policy, allowing for 70% government funding.
Although Tata had been the lowest bidder last year, one competitor raised objections to the selection process, which were later found to be invalid. This development is a significant milestone for Tata, as it has previously supplied tactical trucks and infantry fighting vehicles to the army.
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