Nibe Ltd (formerly Kavita Fabrics Ltd) — NIBE Enterprises defence arm

Nibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited) is an India-based defence and aerospace manufacturing company incorporated on 18 October 2005 as a private textile company in Gujarat, and renamed Nibe L

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At a Glance

Headquarters
Pune, Maharashtra, India (Plot No. E-2/2, Phase III MIDC Industrial Area, Nanekarwadi CT, Chakan, Pune, Khed, Maharashtra – 410501)
Type
Manufacturer (listed)
Founded
Incorporated 18 October 2005 as Kavita Fabrics Private Limited (Gujarat-based textile company); renamed Nibe Limited in July 2020 and pivoted to defence and aerospace manufacturing
India entity
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Listed
Listed — BSE:535136 / NSE:NIBE; market cap ~₹2,148 Cr; share price ~₹1,389 (Aug 2026)
Key India role
Nibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited) is an India-based defence and aerospace manufacturing company incorporated on 18 October 2005 as a private textile company in Gujarat, and renamed Nibe L
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What It Is

Nibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited) is an India-based defence and aerospace manufacturing company incorporated on 18 October 2005 as a private textile company in Gujarat, and renamed Nibe Limited in July 2020 after pivoting to defence and aerospace manufacturing. Headquartered at Plot No. E-2/2, Phase III MIDC Industrial Area, Nanekarwadi CT, Chakan, Pune (Maharashtra), Nibe is engaged in fabrication and machining of components used in the defence sector. Products include: jet deflectors (essential components used in missile systems and aircraft), MRSAM cassettes, Modular Bridges, Short Span Bridges, logistical equipment. Nibe has established a new subsidiary Nibe Space Private Limited (76% stake, 2024) for research in space/launch technologies. Nibe secured a USD 17.52 million export order from an Israeli technology firm for rocket launchers (May 2025). The company is also developing small arms and aerospace systems through Nibe Defence and Aerospace Limited subsidiary. Total employees ~349.

Sources: [1][2][3][4][5]

Deployments & Procurement

5 documented India deployment(s)/procurement(s).

AgencyContextYearQuantity / NoteSources
MultipleNibe Limited secured USD 17.52 million export order from an Israeli technology firm for rocket launchers (24 May 2025, Machinist.in)2025—[1][2][3]
MultipleNibe established new subsidiary Nibe Space Private Limited with 76% stake (2024) — focused on space research, launch and satellite technologies2024—[1][2][3]
MultipleNibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Ltd) renamed in July 2020 and pivoted from textile business to defence/aerospace manufacturing2020—[1][2][3]
MultipleNibe produces jet deflectors, MRSAM cassettes, modular bridges, short span bridges and other logistical defence equipment—[1][2][3]
MultipleNibe Defence and Aerospace subsidiary involved in machining, fabrication, welding of logistical equipment—[1][2][3]

Import Dependencies

Not analysed in this dossier.

Intelligence Assessment

Methodology: /research/methodology/

India footprint
Documented/5

11 sources with India-specific evidence.

Sources: [1][2][3][4]

Indigenous content
Not disclosed/5

Indigenous percentage not publicly verified.

Sources: [1][2][3]

Operational status
Operational/5

Based on latest public sources as of 2026-08-30.

Sources: [1][2][3]

Source quality
Medium/5

0 official, 7 credible sources.

Sources: [1][2][3]

FAQ

What was Nibe Limited's former name?

Nibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited) is an India-based defence and aerospace manufacturing company incorporated on 18 October 2005 as a private textile company in Gujarat, and renamed Nibe Limited in July 2020 after pivoting to defence and aerospace manufacturing.

Sources: [1][2][3]

When was Nibe Limited incorporated?

Nibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited) is an India-based defence and aerospace manufacturing company incorporated on 18 October 2005 as a private textile company in Gujarat, and renamed Nibe Limited in July 2020 after pivoting to defence and aerospace manufacturing.

Sources: [1][2][3]

On which stock exchanges is Nibe Limited listed?

Nibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited) is an India-based defence and aerospace manufacturing company incorporated on 18 October 2005 as a private textile company in Gujarat, and renamed Nibe Limited in July 2020 after pivoting to defence and aerospace manufacturing.

Sources: [1][2][3]

What is the value of Nibe Limited's May 2025 Israeli export order for rocket launchers?

Nibe secured a USD 17.52 million export order from an Israeli technology firm for rocket launchers (May 2025).

Sources: [1][2][3]

What is Nibe Space Private Limited and when was it established?

Nibe has established a new subsidiary Nibe Space Private Limited (76% stake, 2024) for research in space/launch technologies.

Sources: [1][2][3]

What defence components does Nibe Limited manufacture?

Nibe Limited (formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited) is an India-based defence and aerospace manufacturing company incorporated on 18 October 2005 as a private textile company in Gujarat, and renamed Nibe Limited in July 2020 after pivoting to defence and aerospace manufacturing.

Sources: [1][2][3]

Sources

  1. src-01Indicative
    Nibe Limited — defence manufacturing firm creating critical systems and components to strengthen India's self-reliance in defence production; Pune
    Nibe Limited Official·accessed 2026-08-30

    Domain root only; demoted to indicative per Atlas source-quality rule.

  2. src-02Credible
    NIBE Limited — defence and aerospace technology company headquartered in Pune, India; listed on BSE and NSE
    InvestorStack·accessed 2026-08-30
  3. src-03Credible
    NIBE Defence and Aerospace Limited — registered address Plot No. E-2/2 Phase III MIDC Nanekarwadi Chakan Pune Khed Maharashtra 410501; manufacturer of defence electronics, small arms, aerospace system
    Tracxn·2026-07-19·accessed 2026-08-30
  4. src-04Indicative
    Nibe produces jet deflectors for missile systems and aircraft; MRSAM cassettes; established Nibe Space Pvt Ltd subsidiary with 76% stake for space research
    ValuePickr Forum·2024-07-06·accessed 2026-08-30
  5. src-05Credible
    Nibe Limited received USD 17.52 million export order for rocket launchers (24 May 2025); manufacturing company in defence and aerospace sectors
    Machinist.in·2025-05-24·accessed 2026-08-30
  6. src-06Credible
    Nibe Ltd formerly Kavita Fabrics Ltd — transitioned from textile business to defence, aerospace and electric vehicles (21 Sept 2024)
    Dr Vijay Malik·2024-09-21·accessed 2026-08-30
  7. src-07Credible
    Nibe Limited formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited incorporated in 2005 as Private Company; engaged in Fabrication & Machining of defence components
    India Infoline·accessed 2026-08-30
  8. src-08Credible
    Nibe Limited — formerly Kavita Fabrics Limited; changed name to Nibe Limited in July 2020; incorporated in 2005
    Investing.com·accessed 2026-08-30
  9. src-09Credible
    NIBE Ltd — incorporated as Kavita Fabrics Private Limited on October 18, 2005 under Companies Act (Registration No. U17110GJ2005PTC46929); market cap ₹2,148.55 Cr
    Sharekhan·accessed 2026-08-30
  10. src-10Indicative
    NIBE Limited — Indian defence manufacturer — secured USD 17.52 million export order from Israeli technology firm
    Projects Today (Facebook)·accessed 2026-08-30
  11. src-11Indicative
    NIBE Defence and Aerospace involved in machining, fabrication, welding of logistical equipment including Modular Bridge and Short Span Bridge
    LinkedIn·accessed 2026-08-30

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