Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited has announced the appointment of Anushka Munjal Shah as Vice President-Business Development and Senior Management Personnel, effective July 24, 2026. The move comes on the back of the board’s approval following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, signaling a deliberate push to strengthen the company’s business development thrust amid a rapidly evolving defense and space landscape.
Shah is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Southern California. She brings a background that spans advanced technological verticals, with expertise in electro-optics, heavy electronics, and high-power laser systems for military and space applications. Her portfolio position at Paras Defence will center on expanding partnerships and pursuing opportunities at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and strategic growth initiatives.
The appointment underscores Paras Defence’s emphasis on fortifying its market development capabilities as it navigates a sector characterized by rapid technological advancement and multi-domain defense programs. Shah’s leadership is expected to help translate technical prowess into new collaborations, programs, and value creation for the company across its defense and space segments.
As Paras Defence continues to chart its growth path, the leadership move signals a sharpening focus on Business Development at the senior-management level, pairing technical excellence with a strengthened go-to-market engine to capture opportunities in a competitive landscape.