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India's Aerospace Boom: 3 Hidden Defence Stocks

India's Aerospace Boom: 3 Hidden Defence Stocks
Beyond HAL & BEL: 3 ‘hidden’ defence stocks riding India’s aerospace boom · financialexpress.com

India's defence and aerospace sector is growing rapidly, with production and exports reaching record highs.

While large companies often get attention, smaller firms play a crucial role in building specialized components and systems.

This article focuses on three such companies: Data Patterns, MTAR Technologies, and Avantel.

Data Patterns is a fast-growing provider of defence electronics, with strong revenue growth and a large order book.

MTAR Technologies manufactures components for defence, aerospace, nuclear, and clean energy sectors, with a strong order pipeline.

Avantel designs and develops wireless and satellite communication products, with steady operational progress and plans for expansion.

All three companies trade at a premium to the industry median, reflecting the optimism around India's defence expansion.

Investors should carefully assess these companies' finances, order pipelines, and valuations before investing.

Key facts

Defence Production
Rs 1.3 lakh crore in FY 2023–24
Defence Exports
Rs 23,622 crore in FY 2024–25
Data Patterns Revenue (H1 FY26)
Rs 407 crore
Data Patterns Order Book
Rs 1,300 crore
MTAR Technologies Order Book (Q2 FY26)
Rs 1,296 crore
Avantel Revenue (Q2 FY26)
Rs 55.1 crore
Avantel Net Profit (Q2 FY26)
Rs 6.2 crore
Industry Median EV/EBITDA
31.2 times

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