In a strategic move aimed at harnessing their complimentary capabilities, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd (Midhani) and Hindustan Shipyards Ltd (HSL) have come together to form a consortium for building submarines indigenously. The consortium will jointly stake claim with the Ministry of Defence for being considered as a prospective bidder for the proposed P-75 (I) project of the Indian Navy for building six submarines at an Indian shipyard. To this effect, an MoU towards setting up the consortium, was signed between BHEL, Midhani and HSL.