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Zen Technologies Eyes Rs 6000 Crore Share in Defence Tender
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CNBC TV18•12-10-2026, 15:02
Zen Technologies Eyes Rs 6000 Crore Share in Defence Tender
- •Zen Technologies is poised to bid for a share of approximately Rs 6000 crore from an upcoming Rs 20000 crore defence procurement tender.
- •Chairman and Managing Director Ashok Atluri stated that the final market share depends on whether the government chooses the IDDM or Buy Indian procurement route.
- •The company holds a strong competitive edge in anti-drone and robotics technology through its indigenous development of detectors, jammers, and radars.
- •Zen Technologies developed cost-effective interceptor drones priced around USD 10000 to counter high-speed threats like Shahed drones efficiently.
- •The robotics market is projected to become the company's largest segment, with revenue diversification expected across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Key Questions Answered
Zen Technologies is positioned to bid for approximately ₹6,000 crore from a ₹20,000 crore defence procurement tender. The tender process is expected to close by March 31, though it could potentially extend to September.
By developing detectors, jammers, radars, and kill suites domestically, Zen avoids vulnerabilities like hidden backdoors present in foreign systems. This local ecosystem enables the production of cost-effective interceptor drones priced as low as $10,000 to neutralize high-speed threats.
Currently, the Indian Army accounts for 80-85% of Zen's business and the Navy makes up 15%. This revenue mix is estimated to shift to 50-60% for the Army, 20-30% for the Navy, and nearly 20% for the Air Force.
