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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

Rising defence-related opportunities may boost Bharat Electronics stock

BEL is a manufacturer and integrator of radars, communication systems, EW suites, and avionics

Rising defence-related opportunities may boost Bharat Electronics stock
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Belrise Industries zooms 101% in 9 months; hits record high in weak market

Crisil Ratings believes that the Belrise group will maintain its strong position in the auto components industry backed by its established customer relationships and a diversified product portfolio.

Belrise Industries zooms 101% in 9 months; hits record high in weak market
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Bharat Electronics rallies 4%; why defence stock hit new high?

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, BEL has outperformed the market by surging 16%, as compared to 6.6% decline in the BSE Sensex.

Bharat Electronics rallies 4%; why defence stock hit new high?
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Data Patterns soars 41% in one month, nears record high; here's why

Share price of Data Patterns (India) rallied 9.5 per cent today to hit a high of ₹3,190 on the NSE in the intraday trade

Data Patterns soars 41% in one month, nears record high; here's why
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

What is HAMMER? The air-to-surface weapon India & France will make together

The increasing role of modern air warfare and local production of the HAMMER is expected to increase India's stand-off strike capability and fulfil the demand for the future

What is HAMMER? The air-to-surface weapon India & France will make together
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 6:47 PM IST
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Draft defence buying policy raises 'Made in India' content norms

The draft also proposes monitoring timelines from the request for information (RFI) stage onwards, alongside the planning of concurrent activities, to compress overall acquisition timelines

Draft defence buying policy raises 'Made in India' content norms
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Defence index trades firm in weak market, rises 4% in one week; here's why

At 11:15 AM on Friday; the Nifty India Defence was the sole sectoral index trading in green and up 0.08 per cent, as compared to 1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Defence index trades firm in weak market, rises 4% in one week; here's why
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Local arms of foreign defence firms not to qualify as 'Indian vendors'

Released for stakeholder comments on Tuesday, the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 addresses domestic industry concerns over the definition of 'Indian vendor'

Local arms of foreign defence firms not to qualify as 'Indian vendors'
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

This auto components stock hit new high, reported 50% jump in US exports

With US-India trade deal on the horizon coupled with healthy diversification efforts at the company (ADS), Sansera Engineering remains one of top pick in the auto ancillary space for ICICI Securities.

This auto components stock hit new high, reported 50% jump in US exports
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

MTAR Tech surges 49% in 12 days, zooms 156% from August low; here's why

With strong growth visibility over the next few years, the MTAR management has increased its FY26 revenue growth guidance to 30-35% and maintained its EBITDA margin outlook at around 21%.

MTAR Tech surges 49% in 12 days, zooms 156% from August low; here's why
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

DPSU revamp: Proceed with care

Public sector arms manufacturers accounted for 77 per cent of India's record ₹1.5 trillion defence production in FY25. Moves to reform them must get the diagnosis right first

DPSU revamp: Proceed with care
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 1:30 AM IST
Blueprint

Defence stocks under pressure; HAL, BDL, MTAR fall up to 8%; here's why

Thus far in the month of February, the Nifty India Defence index slipped 5.5 per cent, as against 1.3 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Defence stocks under pressure; HAL, BDL, MTAR fall up to 8%; here's why
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Nifty India Defence index surges 2% ahead of Union Budget; here's why

Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing, Mtar Technologies and Data Patterns rallied in the range of 5 per cent to 6 per cent on the NSE in intra-day trade.

Nifty India Defence index surges 2% ahead of Union Budget; here's why
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

BSE Capital goods index surges 5%, logs biggest intra-day gain in 19 months

Data Patterns, Bharat Electronics, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Siemens Energy India and ABB India rallied in the range of 8 per cent to 14 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

BSE Capital goods index surges 5%, logs biggest intra-day gain in 19 months
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

Govt may ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defence firms

India has sought to bolster funding for the defence sector following a short but deadly conflict with arch-rival Pakistan last May in which drones and fighter jets took centre stage

Govt may ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defence firms
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Defence stocks in focus; MTAR, Mazagon Dock, GRSE soar up to 9%; here's why

Defence Stocks Today: At 11:03 AM on Friday; Nifty India Defence index was up 1.3 per cent, as compared to 0.24 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Defence stocks in focus; MTAR, Mazagon Dock, GRSE soar up to 9%; here's why
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

L&T bags order from Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket launchers

The company said the partnership is meant to support frontline artillery systems that are already in service with the Army

L&T bags order from Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket launchers
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Capital goods, defence outlook strong in Q3; BEL top pick: Motilal Oswal

The brokerage highlights a robust export outlook for companies in renewables and T&D, with select EPC and product companies benefiting from international demand.

Capital goods, defence outlook strong in Q3; BEL top pick: Motilal Oswal
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

₹3.3-trillion defence approvals lift visibility; Motilal Oswal backs PSUs

In its winter session, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹79,000 crore, taking total approvals in FY26 year-to-date (Y-T-D) to around ₹3.3 trillion.

₹3.3-trillion defence approvals lift visibility; Motilal Oswal backs PSUs
Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 10:37 AM IST