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All you need to know about top 10 defence companies ranked by order book value

Fllowing are the top ten domestic defence companies ranked by order book value as per media reports.

DW Bureau

Hindustan Aeronautics (FY 24 Sales Rs30381cr) – Order Book Value: ₹94,000 crore.

Bharat Electronics (FY24 sales Rs19905cr)- Order Book Value: ₹76,705 crore. BEL is a leader in defence electronics, providing advanced electronic products and systems such as radar, communications and electronic warfare equipment.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders(FY24 sales Rs9466cr) – Order Book Value: ₹36,839 crore.

Garden Reach (FY24 sales Rs 3592) – Order Book Value: ₹₹25,231.29 crore. This is an 11% jump from the ₹22,652.68 crore order book reported at the end of March 2024.

Cochin Shipyard(FY 24 sales Rs3830cr) – Order Book Value: ₹22,000 crore. Company is a leading player in shipbuilding and ship repair.

Bharat Dynamics(FY24 sales Rs2350cr) – Order Book Value: ₹19,500 crore. Based in Hyderabad, the state-owned company is a key manufacturer of missile systems.

Astra Microwave Products Ltd, with an order book of ₹2,365 crore (as of June end), company is a leading provider of microwave products used in radar, communication, and electronic warfare systems. Order book comprises 88% of the domestic orders and 12% of exports.

Mishra Dhatu Nigam(FY 24 sales Rs1032cr) – Order Book Value: ₹1,740 crore. Focuses on the manufacturing of specialised metals and alloys essential for aerospace, defence, and other high-tech industries. 80% of the orders are from they defence sector.

Zen Technologies Ltd(FY sales 24 Rs439cr) – Order Book Value: ₹1,400 crore. Specialises in simulation technology for defence training. The company, based in Hyderabad, provides advanced training solutions to various defence forces, enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

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