The Rise of Autonomous Air Defence
In an era where drones dominate the skies, it is for commerce, warfare, or surveillance has unlocked its own indigenous counter-drone shield. Indrajaal Drone Defence India Private Limited is not just a startup; it is a national security enabler. With coverage spanning up to 4,000 sq. km per system, Indrajaal is one of the world’s largest wide-area autonomous C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) platforms
By combining AI, robotics, and electronic warfare expertise, the company ensures protection against every drone category: from nano and micro drones to loitering munitions, UAV swarms, and even high-altitude UAVs.
Quick Company Snapshot
- Founding date: 28 July 2023
- Headquarters: Hyderabad
- Founders & Leadership:
- Kiran Raju Penmatcha – Founder & CEO
Technology at the Core: Indrajaal’s Uniqueness
What sets Indrajaal apart is autonomy at scale. Unlike conventional defence systems that require large operator teams, Indrajaal deploys autonomous sensor grids powered by AI to detect, track, and neutralise threats.
- Coverage Capacity: 4,000 sq. km per unit
- Threat Neutralisation: Smart bombs, drones, rockets, UAVs, swarms
- AI Integration: Predictive threat mapping and real-time interception
- Scalability: Modular deployment for borders, airports, refineries, and smart cities
The platform transforms India’s defence preparedness by ensuring cost-effective, automated security at scale.
Financial Highlights (FY 2024)
Despite being at a young stage, Indrajaal has already attracted serious backing.
- Equity Capital: ₹0.50 Cr
- Reserves & Surplus: ₹2.54 Cr
- Cash Reserves: ₹2.5 Cr
- Net Worth: ₹3.04 Cr
- Total Assets: ₹6.59 Cr
Such a balance sheet strength provides a stable base for expansion, especially given the capital-intensive nature of defence technology.
Strategic Funding Journey
Indrajaal’s investor roster reflects confidence from both institutions and individuals.
- Dec 2023 – Rights Issue: Infusion via Grene Robotics Technologies (₹0.24 Cr)
- Jan 2024 – Seed Round: Sigma Advanced Systems joined with ₹8.35 Cr
- Sept 2025 – Pre-Series A: Raised ₹48 Cr from a syndicate led by Finvolve, India Accelerator, Nawanagar Neovest LLP, Existing Investors and multiple HNIs
This capital pipeline ensures a steady R&D push and strong defence deployments.
Partnerships & Joint Ventures
Indrajaal thrives on strategic collaborations:
- Grene Robotics Technologies – AI and autonomous systems expertise
- Sigma Advanced Systems – Defence integration and system deployment
Together, these alliances bridge deep tech and defence operations.
Market Opportunity: Drone Defence in India
India faces an exponential surge in drone adoption, with the domestic drone industry projected to hit $23 Bn by 2030. Yet, with opportunity comes vulnerabilityborder security, critical infrastructure, and urban centres are increasingly drone-exposed.
Indrajaal is perfectly positioned to secure airports, ports, refineries, defence bases, and urban landscapes. Its autonomous C-UAS framework makes it globally competitive and nationally critical.
Shareholding Structure
As of Sept 2024:
- Sigma Advanced Systems – 47.9%
- Grene Robotics Technologies – 47.9%
- Founders (Kiran Raju Penmatcha, Vamsi Vellanki, Sunilkumar Kalidindi) – 4.2% collectively
Such corporate-heavy shareholding ensures deep integration with defence partners while giving founders operational freedom.
Leadership & Talent
Indrajaal’s leadership brings decades of defence and AI experience. Founder Kiran Raju Penmatcha also leads Grene Robotics, an AI powerhouse, ensuring Indrajaal is always tech-ahead.
Directors like Vamsi Vellanki and Sunil Kalidindi bring both technical and strategic strengths. The board expansion with Arindam Mukhopadhyay signals future scaling and investor engagement
Vision
- Mission: “Empowering India with indigenous autonomous defence systems.”
- Applications: Airports, Refineries, Borders, Power Plants, Government Installations.
- Philosophy: Autonomy, Scalability, and Affordability – ensuring global-standard protection at Indian cost.
Future Roadmap
- Scale Deployments across defence corridors and smart cities
- International Collaborations for exports in friendly nations
- Integration with AI-driven command centres for border surveillance
- Partnership with PSU Defence giants for co-development
Indrajaal aims to be India’s first defence-tech unicorn by the end of this decade.
Conclusion
Indrajaal Drone Defence India Pvt. Ltd. stands at the intersection of AI, defence, and autonomy. With strong capital infusion, strategic JVs, and unmatched technology, it is poised to define India’s anti-drone strategy for decades.
In a world where drone threats grow daily, Indrajaal is not just a defence system, is India’s digital shield.
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