Synopsis:
Astra Microwave Products won a Rs. 135 crore DRDO order to upgrade radar systems, enhancing its position in defense electronics with delivery in 18 months.
Known for delivering advanced technological solutions in defense electronics and radar systems, this company has just secured a major order to upgrade ground-based radar systems for a leading national defense agency. We will cover the details and impact of their Rs 135 crore order.
Astra Microwave Products Limited‘s stock, with a market capitalisation of Rs. 9,228 crores, rose to Rs. 986.45, hitting a high of up to 3.95 percent from its previous closing price of Rs. 948.90. Furthermore, the stock over the past year has given a return of 19 percent.
Order Overview
Astra Microwave Products Ltd has received an order worth Rs. 135 crores from DRDO for the upgradation of a ground-based radar system. The contract will be executed within 18 months. This is a domestic order, and there is no promoter or related party interest involved in the awarding of this contract.
Order Book
Astra Microwave Products Ltd. has reported a robust and diversified order book for the march quarter, with total orders received amounting to Rs. 420.7 crore. The majority of these orders came from the Defence/Public segment (Rs. 351.8 crore), followed by Meteorological (Rs. 44 crore), Space (Rs. 20.9 crore), and Exports (Rs. 4 crore). This brings the total order book as of March 31, 2025, to Rs. 1,952 crore, representing a healthy pipeline for future execution. During the quarter, Rs. 429 crore worth of orders were executed, demonstrating the company’s strong order fulfilment capabilities.
The segment-wise breakdown shows that Defence/Public orders make up 69% of the order book, showing the company’s significant presence in the defense sector. The remaining order book is composed of Space (12%), Meteorological (10%) and Exports (9%). Historical data reflects a consistent increase in order value over the years, rising from Rs. 1,383 crore in FY20 to Rs. 1,952 crore in FY25. This consistent growth, along with the diversification across multiple segments, positions Astra Microwave Products well for sustained performance in the coming quarters.
Q4 Financial Highlights
The company has demonstrated robust financial performance in the latest quarter. Revenue reached Rs. 408 crore in Q4FY25, reflecting a strong 58 percent QoQ increase over Q3FY25’s Rs. 259 crore, and a healthy 15 percent YoY rise from Q4FY24’s Rs. 354 crore. The company’s profit also soared to Rs. 73 crore, marking 55 percent QoQ and 35 percent YoY growth, showing solid operational momentum.
Over the past three years, the business achieved a remarkable 60 percent profit CAGR, 12 percent sales CAGR, and 14 percent ROE CAGR, indicating consistent long-term growth. This news signals continued expansion and solid fundamentals, aligning with the latest strategic contract wins and placing the company firmly in the spotlight for sustained future performance.
Written By Fazal Ul Vahab C H
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