India Approves Rs 2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement Boosting Domestic Manufacturers
India's Defence Acquisition Council approved Rs 2.12 lakh crore in procurement, boosting opportunities for domestic defence manufacturers across sectors like electronics, air defence, and naval platforms. Companies such as Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Larsen & Toubro, Astra Microwave, and Data Patterns are positioned to benefit, with analysts noting that contract awards and revenue realization will depend on tender processes and execution timelines. Brokerage Systematix has initiated buy ratings on Astra Microwave and Data Patterns, citing their strong order books and growth potential amid India's push for indigenous defence production.
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thefinancialexpress broke this story on 27 Oct, 08:19 am. Other outlets followed.