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 "Market radar - September, 2026 to October 22, 2026")
Market radar - September, 2026 to October 22, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
 "Drone startup funding slumps in 2026")
Drone startup funding slumps in 2026
India has the world's second-largest pool of defence-tech companies, but its share of investor backing lags
 "India's diplomacy budget falls short of what a world on fire demands")
India's diplomacy budget falls short of what a world on fire demands
The MEA's allocation has grown nearly 50 per cent in a decade, but its slice of the Union Budget has slid even as global turbulence mounts
 "Market radar - August 22, 2026 to September 22, 2026")
Market radar - August 22, 2026 to September 22, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
 "Market radar: July 23, 2026 to August 22, 2026")
Market radar: July 23, 2026 to August 22, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
 "2025 saw most state-based conflicts since World War II")
2025 saw most state-based conflicts since World War II
The 1950s stood out as the most peaceful decade under review
 "Market radar: June 23, 2026 to July 22, 2026")
Market radar: June 23, 2026 to July 22, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
 "Rise in arms output to ₹3 trn in three years not inconceivable")
Rise in arms output to ₹3 trn in three years not inconceivable
Even meeting the target would leave India far behind the US and the UK
 "Market radar: May 23, 2026 to June 22, 2026")
Market radar: May 23, 2026 to June 22, 2026
The index saw a bullish trend, with 22 of its 25 companies advancing and only three declining
 "India's military modernisation: Strong but uneven")
India's military modernisation: Strong but uneven
Beneath the defence budget's headline numbers lie cuts, windfalls and diverging fortunes
DPSUs post profits; R&D and exports remain weak
Only three of India's 16 public sector arms manufacturers meet global benchmarks
 "Market radar: April 22, 2026 to May 22, 2026")
Market radar: April 22, 2026 to May 22, 2026
The index witnessed a mixed trend, with 12 constituents posting gains. The combined market capitalisation of the companies stood at over ₹11.5 trillion for the second straight month
 "Market radar: March 21, 2026 to April 22, 2026")
Market radar: March 21, 2026 to April 22, 2026
The index reached a market capitalisation of ₹11.6 trillion, with all 25 constituents moving northward. MTAR Technologies and Apollo Micro Systems led the surge
 "A David-Goliath clash")
A David-Goliath clash
Iran's missile-and-drone arsenal offset a huge US deployment
 "Lessons from Kaveri for India's aeroengine ambitions")
Lessons from Kaveri for India's aeroengine ambitions
India's combat aircraft programmes depend on US-made power plants at present
 "Market radar: February 21, 2026 to March 20, 2026")
Market radar: February 21, 2026 to March 20, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
 "Market radar: January 20, 2026 to February 20, 2026")
Market radar: January 20, 2026 to February 20, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
 "Indian aerospace exports surge amid a slump in US shipments")
Indian aerospace exports surge amid a slump in US shipments
Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and France emerge as top export destinations
 "Market radar: December 22, 2025 to January 22, 2026")
Market radar: December 22, 2025 to January 22, 2026
The Business Standard Defence Index is designed to track the performance of 25 key defence stocks
 "US leads in top 100 defence firms, China marks rise")
US leads in top 100 defence firms, China marks rise
The 2024 Sipri data suggests that Indian companies have a lot of catching up to do in arms revenues