Astra Microwave Share Price Surges; Wins ₹171.38 Crore IMD Deal for S-Band Weather Radars

Astra Microwave Products has informed the exchanges that it has received a ₹171.38 crore order from the India Meteorological Department for 6 Klystron-based S-band polarimetric Doppler weather radars.  

The order also covers automatic weather stations, disdrometers, a 3-year warranty period and a 7-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract, according to the company’s filing dated December 11, 2025. 

Project Terms 

As per the annexure submitted with the filing, the contract is a domestic award from a Government of India entity. The work includes supplying the radars and associated systems, with the entire project to be completed within 18 months.  

The company has stated that there is no related-party connection with the awarding entity, and the value mentioned is inclusive of all taxes and GST. 

Use and Deployment 

The radars are part of IMD’s wider plan to add more equipment for monitoring storms, heavy rainfall and other weather systems across the country.  

S-band units are typically used for long-range observation in areas that see frequent severe weather. The filing does not specify the locations where these 6 systems will be installed. 

Astra Microwave Share Price Performance  

As of December 12, 2025, 10:29 am, Astra Microwave Products share price was trading at ₹916.80, a 1.38% increase from the previous closing price. 

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Conclusion 

The IMD contract adds another weather-related project to Astra Microwave’s order book, with supply and maintenance commitments scheduled over the next several years. 

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