Nagpur, Jan. 26 -- Satyanarayan Nuwal, the founder and chairman of Solar Industries India Limited, has been conferred with Padma Shri for his contribution to Trade and Industry.

His company manufactures defence products, including the 'Nagastra,' India's first indigenous loitering munition, used in Operation Sindoor.

The company also produces Pinaka rockets, Rudrastra drones, and the counter-drone system Bhargavastra.

Speaking with ANI, Satyanarayan Nuwal thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bestowing the honour.

"This is not just a matter of pride and honour for me, but for our entire family and the 15 thousand people who work in our company, whose dedication, discipline, and hard work have made this possible. I am deeply gratefu...