NSE:PARAS management interview: Paras Defence Profit Jumps 74%: Can Growth Outrun Margin Pressure?
Business Today, 2026-05-19. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN-flxuaJ7E
- Strong quarterly growth: Sales rose 59% year-on-year to ₹171 crore, while net profit surged 64% to nearly ₹39 crore, driven by delivery of proprietary, high-value systems and products.
- Order book trajectory: The order book exceeds ₹1,000 crore, maintaining a visibility run rate of 2x to 2.5x of revenue with significant order inflows anticipated over the next three to four months.
- Strategic product focus: Future expansion is centered on electro-optic systems, laser-based air defense systems, and subsidiary-led anti-drone systems, alongside longer-term plans in quantum communication, avionics, and semiconductors.
- Export share outlook: Exports currently account for approximately 10% of revenue and are projected to increase to over 15% or near 20% over the next financial year or two, while domestic supply remains the primary focus.
- Balance sheet status: The company is completely debt-free and expects minimal capex to be funded entirely through internal accruals, with working capital cycles and cash flows expected to improve.