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
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The BS Defence Index remained a market leader, comfortably outperforming the Sensex and Nifty 50 amid strong momentum across defence stocks. Technically, the index held its ground above the long-term trend of the 200-DMA, underscoring strong investor confidence in the sector.
BS Defence Index
The index maintained a strong uptrend, trading comfortably above its 200-day moving average. The gap between the index and its long-term average widened in the latter half of the month.
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The index maintained its lead over the benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50, supported by strong buying in defence counters.
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BS Defence Index companies
The index saw a bullish trend, with 22 of its 25 companies advancing and only three declining. Paras Defence was the top performer, with 69 per cent returns in just one month.
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First Published: Jul 10 2026 | 7:42 AM IST
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