Satellite Propulsion (Mono/Hybrid Thrusters)
$0.12 bnAnnual import
30%Indian capability
3,775Supplier concentration (HHI)
₹1,500 crTo localise
Why India imports it. Aerojet Rocketdyne, Moog, ArianeGroup dominate; ISRO/LARPs has indigenous 440N.
Why it matters. Satellite station-keeping; ISRO missions.
Can India localise it? Yes - 3-5 years for full stack.
Where it comes from. USA (55%), France (25%), Germany (15%).
Scorecard
The ten indices
CMDI 68.75Dependency
LPI 51.5Localisation potential
IAI 53.75Investment attractiveness
SRI 68.75Supply risk
SCI 60Supply-chain complexity
TRI 43.5Technology readiness
IMI 70Industrial multiplier
NSRI 60.25National-security relevance
EPI 56Export potential
ICGI 66.75Capability gap
Who makes it
Manufacturers
In India
ISRO LPSC (Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre)Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Global leaders
Aerojet RocketdyneMoogAriane Group
On the ground
Localisation projects
- ISRO LPSC Liquid Propulsion Facility
Intelligence
Related signals
Sources
Primary references
Confidence: Verified. Verified: ISRO LPSC thrusters flown. Part of Techadyant Labs' Critical Manufacturing Dependencies (Edition I).