Empowering Future-Ready Infrastructure Through Home-Grown Innovation
Delhi : In a significant boost to India’s infrastructure development and machinery manufacturing sector, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has extended financial support to M/s Autocracy Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad for their project titled “Commercialization of the State-of-the-Art Trencher Technology.”
This initiative is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, reflecting India’s commitment to self-reliance and technological innovation. The funding marks a key step toward reducing import dependence in infrastructure equipment and promoting indigenous, terrain-optimized trenching solutions tailored for Indian conditions.
Trenching technology is a critical enabler in the installation of optical fiber cables, water and gas pipelines, and has far-reaching applications in agriculture, solar energy, and defence. While most trenchers currently used in India are imported and often unsuitable for local terrain, Autocracy Machinery’s R&D-driven product line—including RUDRA 100XT, RUDRA 100, GAJA 200XT, DHRUVA 100, and VAH 150—offers tractor-mounted, high-precision trenching attachments that minimize soil disruption and are adaptable to urban, rural, and remote landscapes.
The startup, founded by first-generation entrepreneur Ms. Santhoshi Sushma Budhiraju along with Mr. Laxman V., is setting up a full-scale manufacturing facility to address both domestic demand and global export opportunities. Backed by a strong in-house R&D team, the company is focused on developing customizable, sustainable trenching technologies aligned with India’s infrastructure goals.
Strategic & Socio-Economic Impact of the Project:
Import substitution through complete indigenization of trenching equipment
Export-ready design in line with global quality and performance standards
Employment and skill development in rural and semi-urban areas
Support to MSMEs via localized component supply chains
Promotion of Atmanirbhar Bharat in construction and agri-tech sectors
Eco-friendly trenching with reduced environmental footprint
