Swan Defence wins India’s first chemical tanker order worth $227 Mn
News by Aliceblue News Desk
23 Jan 2026

Introduction
Leading Indian shipyard secured a USD 227 million contract to build six 18,000 DWT chemical tankers, with option for six additional vessels, featuring LNG-ready hybrid propulsion.
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SDHI Secures India’s First Chemical Tanker Order
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) [formerly known as Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited] won a USD 227 million contract to build six 18,000 DWT IMO Type II chemical tankers for a European shipowner.
The contract includes an option for six additional vessels. The first tanker is scheduled for delivery within 33 months from SDHI’s Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat.
Each tanker will measure 150 metres in length and 23 metres in beam. The vessels will have dual-fuel LNG-ready hybrid propulsion, advanced automation, and Ice Class 1A certification.
Stock performance of Swan Defence for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited delivered a -5.00% return over the past week, gained 471% in the past 6 months, and rose 4,103% over the past 1 year.
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Shareholding pattern of Swan Defence
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 94.90% | 94.90% | 94.90% |
| FII | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| DII | 0.40% | 0.40% | 0.40% |
| Public | 4.70% | 5% | 4.70% |
About Swan Defence
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (NSE: SWANDEF) is a leading Indian shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company with India’s largest dry dock and 164,000-tonne annual fabrication capacity.
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FAQs
Q: Why is Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited in news today?
A: Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited secured a USD 227 million contract to build six 18,000 DWT chemical tankers, with option for six additional vessels.
Q: What is Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited’s main business focus?
A: Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited specializes in shipbuilding, heavy fabrication, and maritime industrial projects, operating India’s largest dry dock.
Q: What is the 52-week high and low of Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited stock?
A: Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited stock’s 52-week high is ₹2,051.55 and the 52-week low is ₹35.99.

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