Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) picked its first international acquisition with a controlling stake of Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) in an all-cash deal capped at ₹452 crore.The acquisition will strengthen Mazagon’s position in the ship repair and shipbuilding industry by unlocking operational synergies, enhancing research development capacities and expanding market reach, the defence public sector undertaking said in a regulatory filing.India’s first purchase of a shipyard overseasThe deal is expected to be completed within 4 to 6 months, with the acquisition being the first instance of an Indian shipyard, both state-owned and private, acquiring a shipyard overseas, according to Moneycontrol.Colombo Dockyard PLC is a publicly listed company in Sri Lanka. It is engaged in the business of shipbuilding and ship repair for over 50 years, the company is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.How will the deal benefit MDL & India?Captain Jagmohan, chairman & managing director (CMD) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited told Moneycontrol, “This is not just an acquisition, it is a gateway.”Also Read | EFC clears ₹25,000 crore shipbuilding fund“It marks our first international foray and reflects our ambition to transform into a global shipbuilding enterprise. With Colombo Dockyard’s strategic location, proven capabilities, and strong regional presence, this step will position MDL as a key player in South Asia and lay the foundation for our emergence as a global shipyard,” he said.Also Read | Mazagon Dock acquires Colombo Dockyard in $53 million dealAn MDL spokesperson also mentioned that the Colombo Dockyard offers Mazagon Dock a strong operational foothold in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which is a major maritime corridor in the world.”With this acquisition, MDL positions itself not only to strengthen its presence in the region (IOR) but also to enhance its competitiveness in the global shipbuilding and marine engineering arena,” the spokesperson addedColombo Dockyard faces financial difficultiesColombo Dockyard has been around since 1974 and specialises in manufacturing offshore support vessels, cable-laying ships, tankers, and patrol boats for several countries, including Japan, Norway, France, the UAE, India, and several other African nations. “It is the only shipyard in Sri Lanka that offers services ranging from in-house design and construction to advanced repair and marine steel fabrication,” the MDL official said.Also Read | Defence stocks rise as ADA invites EOI for fifth-generation stealth fighter jetsAccording to the company financials, Colombo Dockyard reported losses of around ₹70.7 crore in 2024. Onomichi Dockyard, which currently controls the company, applied for financial relief from the Japanese and Sri Lankan governments.The deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is expected to benefit Colombo Dockyard. “With MDL’s support, particularly in technology support, access to Indian supply chains, and entry into I in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. 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