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HomeMarket NewsZen Technologies wins orders worth ₹289 crore from defence ministry
The Hyderabad-based company reported a weak Q2 last week with net profit down 4.7% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹59.4 crore, compared with ₹62.3 crore in the same period last year.
By CNBCTV18.com October 31, 2025, 5:59:52 PM IST (Updated)
Zen Technologies Ltd. on Friday, October 31, announced that it has won two orders to upgrade anti-drone systems worth ₹ 289 crore from the Ministry of Defence. The orders will be executed within a year.
The company clarified that the order was awarded by a domestic entity and does not involve any related-party transactions. The promoters or promoter group do not have any interest in the entity.
The update comes after the Hyderabad-based company reported a weak Q2 ended September 30, 2025. It reported a 4.7% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit to ₹59.4 crore for the quarter, compared with ₹62.3 crore in the same period last year.
Revenue fell 28.3% YoY to ₹173.6 crore, down from ₹242 crore in Q2 FY25, while EBITDA declined 19% YoY to ₹65 crore.
Despite the lower topline, the company’s EBITDA margin improved to 37.2%, up from 33% a year ago, reflecting cost efficiency.
On a sequential basis (QoQ), Zen Technologies posted a 16.6% rise in net profit to ₹61.9 crore, up from ₹53.1 crore in the previous quarter.
(Edited by : Sheersh Kapoor)
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Oct 31, 2025 5:54 PM
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