On August 23, National Space Day 2025 highlighted the momentum created by scientific discoveries, governmental reforms, and business sector engagement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech, centred on India's journey "From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan," highlighted noteworthy occasions such as the historic landing on the Moon's South Pole, advancements in space docking technology, and the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. These developments show India's increasing technological prowess and involvement in global space exploration.
Alongside ISRO’s progress, government reforms have opened doors for private players, resulting in the rise of over 350 space startups. With plans for India’s first privately built PSLV rocket, private communication satellites, and public-private collaborations in Earth Observation Satellite Constellations, the space industry is rapidly evolving into an investment opportunity. This growth trajectory positions the sector as a key driver of innovation, creating scope for investors to explore the best space stocks in India in 2025.
The following are the Space Sector Stocks
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL)
Hindustan Aeronautics is mostly engaged in the business of manufacturing Aircraft and Helicopters, but some of its portfolio is allocated in the space sector. On Monday, the Hindustan Aeronautics share price was trading at ₹4,499.10 with a market cap of ₹3,00,889 crore. As of FY25-end, the order book stands at ₹1,89,300 crore (up from ₹94,127 crore in FY24), even after executing ₹30,105 crore of turnover in FY25.
Bharat Electronics (BEL)
BEL is known for manufacturing electronic systems, radar systems, and communication equipment and is a significant contributor to India's satellite and space programs. Its strong financial standing and expertise in advanced technologies position it as a cornerstone in the country's space exploration initiatives. As of July 1, 2025, the company’s order book stood at ₹74,859 crore, with ₹2,600 crore added later; FY26 inflow guidance exceeds ₹27,000 crore (excluding QRSAM), aided by emergency procurement (EP) orders.
Bharat Dynamics (BDL)
As of August 25, Bharat Dynamics' share price was trading at ₹1,525 with a market cap of ₹55,901 crore. It has a 52-week high of ₹2,096.60 and a low of ₹890. The company mainly contributes to India's defence sector, but since it manufactures missiles that are also used in space operations for launching satellites, it plays a role there as well.
The speciality of Data Patterns (India) Ltd. is offering electronic systems and solutions specifically designed for the defence and aerospace industries. With an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies, the business provides dependable and creative solutions that support the space sector. A dedication to technological excellence and flexibility in response to the changing demands of the space industry is evident in its performance.
Apollo Micro Systems' share price is currently trading at its 52-week high of ₹241.40 with a market cap of ₹7,399 crore. The stock has delivered strong short-term and long-term gains with 40.43% in 1 month, 129.90% in 1 year, 1,671.09% in 3 years, and 1,840.51% in 5 years. Recently, declared the Lowest Bidder for orders worth ₹25.12 crores from DRDO & Defence PSUs.
MTAR Technologies manufactures Liquid propulsion engines, cryogenic engine sub-systems, electro-pneumatic modules, satellite valves, grid fin structures, etc., for space launch vehicles, precision-engineered assemblies for various MNC aerospace companies. In the latest quarter, the FIIs have increased their stake from 6.74% March 2025 to 7.57% in June 2025.
DCX Systems is a small-cap stock with a market cap of ₹2,961 crore catering space sector. DCX Systems is engaged in system integration, cable and wire harness manufacturing, and kitting services for the aerospace and defence sectors. The company is established as a leading Indian Offset Partner (IOP) for global OEMs, particularly in defence electronics. It is one of the largest IOPs for ELTA Systems Limited and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI Group), Israel, catering to the Indian defence market by manufacturing electronic sub-systems and cable & wire harness assemblies.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
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