Defence stocks traded higher in early deals, tracking improved broader market sentiment.
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) was trading at ₹4,482.00, up 3.30%, while Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders gained 2.67% to ₹2,492.20. Data Patterns (India) rose 2.37% to ₹2,618.10, and Astra Microwave Products was up 2.13% at ₹966.60.
Solar Industries India advanced 2.14% to ₹13,482.00, while Zen Technologies gained 1.90%. Apollo Micro Systems climbed 2.01%, and Paras Defence and Space Technologies rose 1.92%.
Other defence-linked names also traded in the green. Bharat Dynamics (BDL) was up 1.72%, BEML gained 1.64%, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) rose 1.49%. Bharat Electronics (BEL) added 1.32%, while Avantel edged up 1.02%.
The gains across defence stocks reflect broad-based buying amid positive market sentiment.
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