Defence sector stocks in India showed mixed performance as of 10:15 AM IST on January 16, 2026. The broader market was positive, with the NIFTY 50 trading around 25,700–25,750 levels (up approximately 0.3–0.4% from previous close) and the S&P BSE SENSEX up around 0.5% near 83,600–83,800.
Key Defence Stocks Performance (as of 10:15 AM IST, January 16, 2026)
- Apollo Micro Systems: BSE ₹247.40 (-0.14%), NSE ₹248.30 (+0.20%)
- Astra Micro: BSE ₹954.65 (-1.28%), NSE ₹956.00 (-0.95%)
- Avantel: BSE ₹150.55 (-1.05%), NSE ₹150.68 (-0.97%)
- Bharat Dynamics: BSE ₹1,511.35 (-0.10%), NSE ₹1,516.90 (+0.22%)
- Bharat Electronics (BEL): BSE ₹414.30 (-0.86%), NSE ₹413.70 (-0.93%)
- Bharat Forge: BSE ₹1,466.25 (+1.33%), NSE ₹1,467.80 (+1.42%)
- C2C Advanced Systems Ltd.: Not listed on BSE, NSE ₹465.00 (+3.96%)
- CFF Fluid Control: BSE ₹568.55 (+0.17%), Not listed on NSE
- Cochin Shipyard: BSE ₹1,530.00 (-0.29%), NSE ₹1,531.00 (-0.22%)
- Data Patterns: BSE ₹2,547.05 (-1.24%), NSE ₹2,549.20 (-1.14%)
- DCX Systems: BSE ₹179.90 (-0.33%), NSE ₹180.00 (-0.20%)
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers: BSE ₹2,422.70 (-0.35%), NSE ₹2,425.00 (-0.25%)
- High Energy: BSE ₹546.05 (-2.73%), Not listed on NSE
- Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL): BSE ₹4,420.00 (-1.01%), NSE ₹4,420.30 (-0.92%)
- Ideaforge Technology: BSE ₹461.85 (+0.61%), NSE ₹462.90 (+1.06%)
- Kaynes Technology: BSE ₹3,692.95 (+0.20%), NSE ₹3,718.00 (+1.02%)
- Krishna Defence: Not listed on BSE, NSE ₹925.00 (+4.11%)
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: BSE ₹2,456.35 (-0.60%), NSE ₹2,460.50 (-0.42%)
- MTAR Technologies: BSE ₹2,735.20 (+3.73%), NSE ₹2,719.90 (+3.12%)
- Nibe Limited: BSE ₹1,197.05 (+0.44%), Not listed on NSE
- Paras Defence & Space Technologies: BSE ₹666.00 (-0.83%), NSE ₹667.20 (-0.64%)
- Premier Explosives: BSE ₹506.90 (-0.84%), NSE ₹508.00 (-0.75%)
- Solar Industries: BSE ₹12,930.00 (+0.35%), NSE ₹12,945.00 (+0.54%)
- Swan Defence and Heavy Industries: BSE ₹1,857.65 (-4.93%), Not listed on NSE
- Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd.: BSE ₹902.05 (-0.36%), NSE ₹903.30 (-0.56%)
Observations
- Most major defence PSUs like BEL, HAL, Mazagon Dock, and Cochin Shipyard traded with minor declines (ranging from -0.2% to -1.0%).
- Some mid/small-cap names showed gains, such as MTAR Technologies (+3.73% on BSE), Krishna Defence (+4.11%), and C2C Advanced Systems (+3.96%).
- A few stocks like Swan Defence saw sharper declines (-4.93%).
- The sector’s movement appeared stock-specific, with no uniform trend across the board. Broader indices were higher, driven by other sectors like IT.
This data is time-sensitive and for informational purposes only. Investors should verify live prices from official exchanges (NSE/BSE) or reliable financial platforms before making decisions.
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Defence Sector