Paras Defence Secures ₹80.28 Crore DRDO Contract for Advanced Air Defence Systems

In a significant boost to its order book, Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited (PARAS) has announced the receipt of a prestigious contract from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence.

As per recent BSE filings, the order is valued at approximately Rs. 80.28 Crore (including taxes).

The contract focuses on the development of High Precision Optical Systems specifically designed for Air Defence Applications.

This domestic contract further solidifies the company’s position as a key player in India’s indigenous defence technology ecosystem.

Key Highlights of the Deal:

  • Contract Value: Approximately Rs. 80.28 Cr (inclusive of taxes).
  • Scope of Work: Development of High Precision Optical Systems for Air Defence.
  • Execution Timeline: According to the official exchange notification, the project is scheduled to be completed within 18 months from the date of the supply order.
  • Awarding Entity: DRDO, Ministry of Defence (Domestic).

The company officially informed both the BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 543367) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Trading Symbol: PARAS) of the development on March 09, 2026.

In compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Paras Defence clarified in its filing that the promoter group has no interest in the awarding entity and that the contract does not constitute a related party transaction.

This latest win highlights the growing demand for sophisticated optical technologies in modern warfare and positions Paras Defence to leverage its R&D capabilities in the high-precision engineering sector.

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