Yantra India gets Miniratna Category-I status
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What happened
- Yantra India Limited, one of the defence PSUs formed from the Ordnance Factory Board, was granted Miniratna Category-I status [PIB].
- Its sales rose from ₹956.32 crore (2021-22 H2) to ₹3,108.79 crore in FY 2024-25, and exports from nil to ₹321.77 crore [PIB].
Background
- OFB was split into seven DPSUs in October 2021.
Why it matters
- Corporatisation is now showing up in sales growth.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-02-02): yantra India Limited, one of the defence PSUs formed from the Ordnance Factory Board, was granted Miniratna Category-I status.
- Corporatisation is now showing up in sales growth.
Quotable data pointIts sales rose from ₹956.32 crore (2021-22 H2) to ₹3,108.79 crore in FY 2024-25, and exports from nil to ₹321.77 crore.
PIB: Defence: Yantra India Miniratna, 2 Feb 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Ratna categories.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
YIL sales FY25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
OFB corporatised into
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Status granted
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: Yantra India Miniratna, 2 Feb 2026
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