Astra Microwave Shares Rise After Rs 2,205 Crore HAL Order for Uttam Radar Components
Astra Microwave Products shares rose sharply after securing a Rs 2,205 crore order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for components of the Uttam Radar, an indigenous AESA radar for fighter aircraft. The five-year contract nearly doubles Astra's existing order book, boosting investor confidence and driving the stock to a 52-week high. Astra Microwave specializes in defence and aerospace electronics, supplying key government agencies, while HAL is a leading Indian aerospace and defence public sector company under the Ministry of Defence.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thefinancialexpress broke this story on 31 Jul, 04:10 am. Other outlets followed.