Avantel bags ₹118 cr contract from DRDO

Avantel has secured a ₹118 crore contract from DRDO to develop a Ground Segment Hub for satellite-based communication. The project is expected to be completed by February 2029 and focuses on indigenous defence technology.
Why it matters
This contract highlights the growth of private sector participation in India's indigenous defence and satellite communication infrastructure.
Technology solutions provider for defence and communication sectors Avantel has secured a contract for ₹117.88 crore from DRDO’s Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) for development, installation and commissioning of a Ground Segment Hub for voice and data communication using an Indian geostationary satellite.
The article is a straightforward business report on a corporate contract win without editorializing.
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