In 2003, under the code name Project 28, the Indian Navy placed an order for four anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes.

The ships also include technology that enables them to fight in nuclear, biological and chemical warfare (NBC) scenarios.

[4] They are propelled by four Pielstick 12 PA6 STC diesel engines, each with a power of 5,096 horsepower (3,800 kW) in CODAD configuration.

They also have two controllable pitch propellers which helps the ship achieve maximum speeds in excess of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph).

Given below are the list of known sensors in the corvette: The armament of the class includes a license-built OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid Gun in a stealth mount and a weapons layout similar to what is found on the Talwar-class and Shivalik-class frigates, two Larsen & Toubro built derivatives of the RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher, as well as Larsen & Toubro torpedo tube launchers, and a pair of AK-630M close-in weapon system (CIWS).

[10] The project's objective was to enhance localization and development of warship construction industry in India.

The navy asked the Indian industries to deliver equipment of higher sophistication levels than usual.

This resulted in increased stealth features, reduced weight relative to typical superstructures built with steel, anti-corrosive and fire resistant.

[18][19][20] The last ship of the class Kavaratti was commissioned by Indian Army's COAS General Manoj Mukund Naravane on 22 October 2020.

[34][35] Based on a post qualification assessment, GRSE was disqualified on the grounds of not meeting the financial capability requirements.

[36] A heavily modified version of the Korean Incheon-class frigate, known as the Jose Rizal-class, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries was eventually chosen in 2018.

[37] In June 2018, GRSE submitted its proposal for the Brazilian Navy's Tamandaré-class future corvette program.