National security is not a parameter that invites debate. But it is an age-old necessity to protect a country’s border, democracy and freedom. India’s diplomatic relations have always put forward a strong message towards global peace and harmony. Keeping that in mind, while our industrial infrastructure along with the growing ecosystem of entrepreneurship, is making fascinating headlines, it is noteworthy to understand the pivotal aspect of innovating in the indigenous defence manufacturing industry in India.
At Business Outreach Magazine, the editorial takes a special note while appreciating the contributions of entrepreneurs who are working towards strengthening India’s national security. This brings us to collaborate with Sahil Luthra while placing him at the pinnacle of our most esteemed 40 under 40 2025 Edition. Sahil Luthra is coming with a leadership mindset who truly believes that India has a lot to offer when it comes to defence technology. Sahil is a strong advocate of manufacturing products in the defence industry right in our home country. He adds that this approach will necessarily make India self-reliant when it comes to bringing out top-quality products and build up on a strategic vision to take India to be a global leader in defence technology.
The willingness to go into the defence industry was put as seed into Sahil’s mind from a very young age. He feels honoured to grow in an environment that is shaped under the discipline of defence professionals in New Delhi. Although Sahil Luthra began his career by joining the family business of land banking, his untamable passion towards defence tech pulled him towards it and he founded Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions (VTDS). Sahil Luthra is working towards building India’s world-class defence system and it receives monumental respect from Business Outreach Magazine.
Sahil Luthra’s leadership is holistic and is colored beautifully with dignity and strategic decision-making. There are a very few tasks that might surpass unparalleled dedication towards national service. Being the Founder and Managing Director of VTDS, Sahil ensured on creation of a team that values innovation and takes accountability. There is a higher purpose waiting for VTDS with Sahil as their captain and that would be India’s preparedness in establishing solid foundations of indigenous defence tech.
Sahil Luthra’s supervision has been laid over transparency and compassion. When looking into the educational background of Sahil Luthra, we see glorious and diverse achievements. With a background in business and strategic operations, Sahil has committed himself to consistent learning from the family business, where he became an expert solution-maker while navigating the complexities of the defence space. There were multiple roadblocks, but he took them as a catalyst to study deeper, think sharper, and lead smarter. The defence industry asks an industry expert to grow their prowess in addressing market pain-points and learn any technical knowledge along the way.
At VTDS, Sahil Luthra has set a goal to manufacture next-generation small arms and ammunition systems. To name a few key roles that Sahil is handling would be to get involved in setting the company’s long-term mission statement, enabling a strong R&D foundation, and building strategic partnerships across the ecosystem. Sahil Luthra and Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions are not only shaping India’s current defence needs, but also building platforms that will be relevant for future multi-domain conflicts. Their upcoming facility in the UP Defence Corridor is a step towards scaling their impact and contributing to India’s defence sovereignty, as pointed out by the forward-thinker. VTDS was founded in May 2024. And in just a short period, Sahil’s far-sighted leadership has established a strong R&D base. Their focus is on advanced weapons and precision ammunition. Even if the company is young and just starting to expand, its business model has received quite some encouraging eyebrows from defence stakeholders. Sahil adds that the company is proud to be aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and committed to contributing meaningfully to it.
Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions empowers a business model that defines agile prototyping and focused collaborative discussions. The efficacy of VTDS is the outcome of consistency, where their clients see the actual results. VTDS empower Atmanirbhar Bharat and this dedication earned Sahil Luthra with the Young Leader Award – Visionary in Defence Leadership 2025 at the House of Commons, London, ET Edge 40 Under 40, the Times Business Award for Excellence in Contribution to Make in India, and the Zee Bharat ki Udaan Award for Defence Innovation, along with letters of appreciation from the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Ji, and other esteemed leaders.
Sahil reflects on his thrilling journey so far and comments on the resilience of the team which has helped VTDS scale without external funding or legacy support. There have been regulatory, technical, and trust-related challenges but Sahil Luthra has successfully surpassed these hurdles. VTDS, guided under the entrepreneurial excellence of Sahil Luthra, actively engaged with relevant government schemes and policies.
Sahil says that initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and the defence corridors are critical enablers for startups like these, And that they are grateful for the direction the government has provided and work to align their efforts with national priorities. Sahil Luthra is an open-minded entrepreneur who believes in learning as a long-term approach. Since defence is a high priority and sensitive sector, Sahil Luthra wants his top mission to contribute to the nation’s economy by scaling VTDS as one of the best companies in the India defence technology sector. With an endnote that is subtle yet vivid, Sahil Luthra has something to say for upcoming entrepreneurs: “Build what matters”.
