Rs 743.4 crore order book: Aerospace & defence stock in focus after securing order from Indian Meteorological Department

The shares of Data Patterns (India) Ltd are in focus on March 16, 2026, after the company announced that it has secured a new order worth Rs 288 crore from the Indian Meteorological Department. The contract involves the supply of 32 units of Doppler Weather Radars, which will be executed as per the terms specified in the agreement.

Institutional participation in the company has also increased, with Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) holding about 11.54 per cent stake as of December 2025 compared to 11.40 per cent in the previous quarter, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) hold around 10.27 per cent stake compared to 9.79 per cent in the previous quarter.

Data Patterns Order Details

Data Patterns (India) Ltd has received a new order worth Rs 288 crore from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for the supply of 32 units of Doppler Weather Radars. These radar systems are used for advanced weather monitoring and forecasting, helping improve the accuracy of rainfall and storm predictions across the country.

The order has been awarded by a domestic entity, the Indian Meteorological Department, and will be executed as per the terms and timelines specified in the contract. The company also confirmed that the order does not fall under related party transactions and that neither the promoter nor the promoter group has any interest in the awarding entity.

About Data Patterns (India) Ltd

Data Patterns (India) Ltd is a Defence and Aerospace electronics company engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-reliability electronic systems for defence and space applications. The company provides a wide range of products and solutions including radar systems, electronic warfare systems, communication systems, avionics, and satellite subsystems.

The company works closely with defence organisations such as DRDO, ISRO, and various defence public sector undertakings, supporting the development of indigenous technologies under India’s defence manufacturing initiatives.

Data Patterns (India) Ltd has a market capitalisation of Rs 17,246 crore. The company has reported a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 21.0 per cent and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 15.2 per cent. Over the past five years, the company has recorded profit growth of 59.4 per cent CAGR and has maintained a dividend payout ratio of around 20.1 per cent.

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