Defence Company Announces Revolutionary Rs 12,000 Crore Investment in Maharashtra, Signing MoU at Davos to Build India’s First Optics Park
The stock is up by 85 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 608.75 per share.
Paras Defence & Space Technologies Limited has announced a significant investment of Rs 12,000 crores to establish India's first Optics Park in Maharashtra. This ambitious project, signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, aims to bolster India's self-reliance in advanced optical technologies. The Optics Park will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for research, development, and manufacturing of optical systems, encompassing a wide range of applications from defence and space to automotive and commercial sectors.
The Maharashtra government has extended its full support to Paras Defence by facilitating land acquisition, providing necessary incentives, and streamlining approvals. This collaboration aims to expedite the project's implementation and create a conducive environment for its successful execution. The Optics Park is envisioned to become a global leader in optical technologies, generating numerous employment opportunities and driving technological advancements across various industries.
The project will encompass a comprehensive infrastructure, including facilities for raw material development, optical assembly, advanced system testing, and an academy for optics and allied technologies. It will focus on developing cutting-edge technologies such as silicon and germanium growing technologies, MEMS-based sensors, and adaptive optics. The park will also play a crucial role in developing and producing critical optical materials like Germanium, Silicon, and Zinc Selenide, reducing India's reliance on foreign imports.
The Optics Park is expected to commence in phases from 2028 to 2035, ensuring a scalable and flexible approach. This initiative will not only enhance India's technological capabilities in optics but also contribute significantly to the nation's economic growth and global competitiveness. By fostering innovation and developing advanced imaging technologies, the Optics Park will position India as a leader in the global arena of advanced technologies.
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About the Company
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd (PDST) is a leading private Indian company in the defence and space sector. They design, develop, manufacture, and test a wide range of products and solutions for these critical fields. PDST caters to four main areas: Defence & Space Optics, Defence Electronics, Heavy Engineering, and Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Protection Solutions. This specialization allows them to serve a diverse clientele. They supply their products to both government and private entities. Some of their government clients include prestigious organizations like the Indian Defence Force (IDF), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and various shipyards. In the private sector, they partner with companies like Godrej, Tata Power, Larsen & Toubro, Kirloskar, TCS, and Solar Industries. Their reach extends beyond India as well, with international clients including Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafale Advanced Defence Systems, and Elbit Systems.
The company has a market cap of over Rs 4,300 crore with 1-year stock price CAGR of 96 per cent. The stock is up by 85 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 608.75 per share. Investors should keep an eye on this small-cap aerospace & defence stock.
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