Premier Explosives Ltd. (India)

Premier Explosives Ltd. is a company located in Secunderabad, Telangana, India. It was established in 1980 by Dr. A.N. Gupta, an alumnus of Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. The company specializes in the manufacturing of explosives and detonators. In the 1980s and 1990s, Premier Explosives focused on research and innovation, developing explosives and detonators with indigenous technology. In 2013, the company became the world's first to manufacture detonators with Nickel Hydrazine Nitrate (NHN) as the primary charge. Premier Explosives expanded its research to defense products and began manufacturing solid propellants in 2003. It is currently the only private entity in India supplying solid propellants for prestigious missiles like Akash, Astra, and LRSAM. Premier Explosives offers a wide range of products and technologies in the manufacture of explosives and accessories, including emulsion and slurry explosives, detonating fuse, and various types of detonators. The company is committed to quality, safety, health, and the environment. It has a recognized R&D facility and laboratory, and collaborates with institutions like IIT Madras for research and development. Premier Explosives has a strong distribution network across India and a team of experienced sales and technical service engineers to support customers.