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This defence stock rose 104% from March low; should you buy, hold or sell?

Share price of Apollo Micro Systems hit a new high of ₹368.70, rallied 25 per cent in the past three trading days on the BSE.

This defence stock rose 104% from March low; should you buy, hold or sell?
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

MTAR stock spurts 113% since April; Motilal Oswal sees more upside

MTAR Technologies hit a new high of ₹7,404.95, skyrocketing 543 per cent from its April 7, 2025 price of ₹1,152 on the BSE.

MTAR stock spurts 113% since April; Motilal Oswal sees more upside
Updated On : 14 May 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

News in brief global: From Japan's missiles to Brazilian aircraft

Here are some defence news in briefs from around the world, as featured in Blueprint May 2026 edition

News in brief global: From Japan's missiles to Brazilian aircraft
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 6:40 PM IST
Blueprint

Pin-point power

Precision-guided missiles matter more than ever

Pin-point power
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 3:57 PM IST
Blueprint

Bharat Forge Q4 result: Profit falls 17% to ₹233.4 cr, revenue at ₹4,528 cr

Forgings and defence equipment major Bharat Forge Ltd on Thursday reported a 17 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 233.45 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, impacted by exceptional outgo due to the new labour code and impairment on investment in a subsidiary. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 282.62 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Bharat Forge Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the fourth quarter stood at Rs 4,528.04 crore as against Rs 3,852.6 crore in the year-ago period, it added. Total expenses in the fourth quarter were higher at Rs 4,089.33 crore as compared to Rs 3,483.04 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said. Bharat Forge said it incurred a total exceptional outgo of Rs 98.73 crore in the fourth quarter due to impairment of investment in subsidiary, impact of labour code and incidental expenses on restructuring of its German arm, Bharat Forge C

Bharat Forge Q4 result: Profit falls 17% to ₹233.4 cr, revenue at ₹4,528 cr
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

DRDO declares paid internship with Rs 30,000 stipend, apply till May 15

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has opened registrations for its 2026 internship programme, with registrations underway until May 15

DRDO declares paid internship with Rs 30,000 stipend, apply till May 15
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market

The Nifty India Defence index hit an intra-day high of 9,093.20, up 1.3 per cent on the NSE in intra-day deals, and was inching towards its 52-week high of 9,159.55 touched on June 24, 2025.

Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Defence-tech startup Armory gets ₹100 crore order from MoD: Amardeep Singh

Company to provide indigenous AI-powered counter-unmanned aerial systems called SURGE

Defence-tech startup Armory gets ₹100 crore order from MoD: Amardeep Singh
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Private defence push gains ground as KAL drone, JWALA system debut

IG Defence showcases indigenous long-range KAL drone and JWALA missile system, highlighting the growing role of private players in next-generation warfare technologies

Private defence push gains ground as KAL drone, JWALA system debut
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 9:17 PM IST

Ideaforge hits 20% upper circuit amid huge volumes on strong Q4 show

Shares of Ideaforge Technology locked were locked at the 20 per cent upper circuit, also its 52-week high, at ₹731.10 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade post March 2026 quarter results.

Ideaforge hits 20% upper circuit amid huge volumes on strong Q4 show
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Hindustan Aeronautics soars 6%; what's driving this PSU defence stock?

JM Financial Institutional Securities maintains 'Buy' rating on HAL with a target price of ₹4,875.

Hindustan Aeronautics soars 6%; what's driving this PSU defence stock?
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Pentagon ties up with AI firms, keeps Anthropic out over supply-chain risks

The Pentagon labeled the AI start-up, which is widely used across the Department of Defense, a supply-chain risk earlier this year, barring its use by the Pentagon and its contractors

Pentagon ties up with AI firms, keeps Anthropic out over supply-chain risks
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?

MTAR, as Bloom's key supplier of critical hot box assemblies (commanding 60-70 per cent wallet share), is not merely a beneficiary of this theme but an irreplaceable enabler of it, MOFSL said.

MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?
Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

DAM Capital: Defence sector set for multi-decade growth; check top picks

Among defence public-sector undertakings (DPSUs), DAM Capital said that it prefers Hindustan Aeronautics and Bharat Electronics.

DAM Capital: Defence sector set for multi-decade growth; check top picks
Updated On : 29 Apr 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

Data Patterns zooms 97% in 3 months; stock hits new high in weak market

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.

Data Patterns zooms 97% in 3 months; stock hits new high in weak market
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Pascale Sourisse on why strategic autonomy is more critical now than ever

In a world where peace can no longer be taken for granted, Sourisse, who heads a global defence major, tells Veenu Sandhu why strategic autonomy is more critical now than ever

Pascale Sourisse on why strategic autonomy is more critical now than ever
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Defence stocks in focus: MTAR, Astra Microwave soar up to 6%

Thus far in the month of April, Nifty India Defence index has outperformed the market by surging 8 per cent, as against 3 per cent gain in Nifty 50.

Defence stocks in focus: MTAR, Astra Microwave soar up to 6%
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Defence index surges 7%; Shipbuilding stocks GRSE, Mazagon zoom up to 19%

Among the defence stocks, Paras Defence, Bharat Dynamics, Apollo Micro Systems, BEML, Midhani, Bharat Electronics and Astra Microwave gained between 8% and 10% in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

Defence index surges 7%; Shipbuilding stocks GRSE, Mazagon zoom up to 19%
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

BSE SME stock Sunita Tools zooms 76% in 5 weeks; hits all-time high

Shares of Sunita Tools were locked in the 5 per cent upper circuit at ₹1,075.20, also its new life-time high on Thursday on the BSE.

BSE SME stock Sunita Tools zooms 76% in 5 weeks; hits all-time high
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

Odisha firm designs India's first advanced long-range strike drone

IG Defence unveils 'Project KAL', an indigenous long-range strike drone capable of carrying explosive payloads up to 1,000 km, aimed at boosting India's unmanned warfare capabilities

Odisha firm designs India's first advanced long-range strike drone
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:33 PM IST