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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
Blueprint

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

China announces sanctions on 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales

China on Friday announced strong countermeasures against several US defence companies and senior executives in response to Washington's recent decision to approve large-scale arms sales to Taiwan, Global Times reported.The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it will impose sanctions on 20 US defence-related companies and 10 senior executives who have been involved in supplying weapons to Taiwan in recent years. The action has been taken under China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law and will come into effect immediately.According to the ministry, the targeted companies include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, L3Harris Maritime Services, Boeing in St. Louis, Gibbs & Cox, Advanced Acoustic Concepts, VSE Corporation, Sierra Technical Services, Red Cat Holdings, Teal Drones, ReconCraft, High Point Aerotechnologies, Epirus, Dedrone Holdings, Area-I, Blue Force Technologies, Dive Technologies, Vantor, Intelligent Epitaxy Technology, Rhombus Power and Lazarus Enterprises.Under the sanctions, .

China announces sanctions on 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales
Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 8:15 AM IST

Run-up to FY27 Budget: Which sectors got biggest boost in last 3 Budgets?

The Confederation of Indian Industry expects the FY27 Budget to focus strongly on boosting investments to sustain India's high growth momentum

Run-up to FY27 Budget: Which sectors got biggest boost in last 3 Budgets?
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 4:35 PM IST

Here's why Apollo Micro Systems shares hit 5% upper circuit on Dec 22

Company has received approvals from DRDO)for two distinct Transfers of Technology (ToT) relating to Laser-Based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) systems and EO Tracking Systems for DEW

Here's why Apollo Micro Systems shares hit 5% upper circuit on Dec 22
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Top Indian arms makers hold meetings in Russia on potential joint ventures

The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defence business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Top Indian arms makers hold meetings in Russia on potential joint ventures
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 1:54 PM IST