This small-cap Defence stock, engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, and testing defence and space engineering products for various military and space applications, is in focus after the company’s promoters and directors recently sold their stake worth Rs. 40.15 crore.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 6,749.19 crore, the shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited were currently trading at Rs. 1,688 per equity share, rising nearly 3.72 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,627.40.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited’s promoter and director sold a total of 2.50 lakh shares, amounting to a transaction value of Rs. 40.15 crore. The transaction was recorded on July 1. Anish Hemant Mehta has disposed of 31,250 shares (0.08 percent) at an average price of Rs. 1606.4, reducing his holding to 11.72 lakh shares (2.91 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 5.02 crore.
On the same day, Sharad Vijay Shah, Promoter & Director, disposed of 156,250 shares (0.39 percent) at an average price of Rs. 1606, reducing his holding to 62.19 lakh shares (15.43 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 25.09 crore.
Additionally, Kaajal Harsh Bhansali, part of the Promoter Group, disposed of 31,250 shares (0.08 percent) at an average price of Rs. 1606.8, reducing her holding to 11.72 lakh shares (2.91 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 5.02 crore.
Furthermore, Shilpa Amit Mahajan, Director, disposed 15,625 shares (0.04 percent) at an average price of Rs. 1607.2, reducing her holding to 5.76 lakh shares (1.43 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 2.51 crore. Amit Navin Mahajan has disposed of 15,625 shares (0.04 percent) at an average price of Rs. 1608.1, reducing his holding to 5.76 lakh shares (1.43 percent). The total value of this transaction was Rs. 2.51 crore.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited is a prominent Indian defence engineering company with more than 40 years of experience, engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, and testing a wide range of products and solutions for the defence and space sectors.
The company operates across Defence & Space Optics, Defence Electronics, Heavy Engineering, and EMP Protection. It offers a diverse range of products and solutions, including defence electronics systems, EMP protection equipment, heavy engineering components for rockets and missiles, and advanced optics used in surveillance, electronic warfare, and space research applications.
Paras Defence has formed a joint venture with HevenDrones, Israel, to introduce hydrogen-powered, mission-specific drones in the Indian market. This collaboration focuses on designing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced drone systems for defence and homeland security, with future plans to expand into global markets.
The company serves a wide range of clients, including Indian Ordnance Factories, DRDO, ISRO, and leading private firms such as Godrej, Tata, and L&T. It also maintains strong international partnerships with global leaders like Rafael, IAI, and Elbit Systems.
Coming into financial highlights, Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 80 crore in Q4 FY24 to Rs. 108 crore in Q4 FY25, which has grown by 35 percent. The net profit has also grown by 110 percent, from Rs. 10 crore in Q4 FY24 to Rs. 21 crore in Q4 FY25.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 25.88 percent and 31.22 percent, respectively, over the last three years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 15.4 percent and 11.3 percent, respectively. Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 15.8, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.04x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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