Data Patterns

The elderly accounted for 28% of stampede deaths in India over the past decade, making them the most vulnerable, while religious gatherings remained a major cause of such incidents.

Apollo Micro, MTAR Tech, Sigma Advanced, Paras Defence, Astra Microwave, Zen Technologies, BEML, MIDHANI, Solar Industries and Data Patterns were down in the range of 4 per cent to 6 per cent.

India's unemployment rate remained stable at 5 per cent in September 2026, while urban unemployment edged up to 6.9 per cent, according to the NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey.

During a recent protest against alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision, authorities imposed internet shutdowns in parts of Delhi, citing security concerns.

Private defence firms are gaining ground in government tenders, with their share of tender value rising to 56 per cent in 2026 from 3 per cent in 2019

The Indian rupee fell past the 96-per-dollar mark during intra-day trade on Tuesday, hitting a two-month low as higher crude prices triggered worries in energy markets.

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the number of Indians among the victims of the 9/11 attack was the second-highest after Americans

Foreign investors accounted for around 59 per cent of total inflows during the quarter, while institutional investors contributed about 79 per cent, according to CBRE

Data Patterns (India) received an order worth about ₹585.76 crore from state-owned company Bharat Electronic (BEL) for procurement of Radar Electronics.

The defence stock was in focus on reports that Data Patterns secured the L1 position for an order worth ₹1,300 crore from HAL for Buffer amplifier and BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) modules.

Since April, the Nifty India Defence index has zoomed 33 per cent, as against 8 per cent rally in the Nifty 50.

Despite a 3.6% dip in the past two trading days, the Nifty India Defence index has outperformed the market soaring 22% since April 2026.

Data Patterns believes the defence industry is entering a multi-decade investment cycle driven by rising geopolitical uncertainties, accelerated modernization programs and focus on self-reliance.

At 11:29 AM on Friday, the BSE India Defence index was the top gainer among thematic indices up 1 per cent as compared to 0.11 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.

Data Patterns shares fell up to 11% after the defence company guided for lower FY27 Ebitda margins despite reporting strong Q4 profit growth and a record order book

With strong policy environment, rising defence allocations, increasing indigenization and a clear shift towards advanced electronics and systems, Data Patterns is well-positioned to benefit.

The brokerage in its note highlighted that the global defence sector has entered a structurally elevated growth phase, driven by persistent geopolitical conflicts

In the past one month, the Nifty India Defence index has rallied 11 per cent, as against 4 per cent fall in the Nifty 50.

At 09:22 AM on Monday, the Nifty Defence index rose 1.1 per cent, as compared to 1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50 amid rising US-Iran tensions.