Nagpur, Jan. 25 -- Satyanarayan Nandlal Nuwal, founder-chairman of defence manufacturing firm Solar Group, on Sunday said that being conferred with the Padma Shri is a matter of immense pride and would further motivate him to contribute more towards nation-building.
The union Government, on the eve of Republic Day, announced a total of 131 Padma awards for 2026, comprising five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards.
Among the notable recipients, Nuwal has been recognised for his significant contributions to India's defence manufacturing ecosystem.
The Nagpur-based Solar Group is a leading indigenous defence company, specialising in ammunition, rockets, loitering munitions, anti-drone systems and unmanned aerial vehi...