Defence sector stocks showed mixed performance in early trading on February 18, 2026, with most major players recording small changes amid broader market movements. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex stood at 83,223.96 (down 0.27%), while the Nifty 50 was at 25,665.45 (down 0.23%).
The data reflects prices as of approximately 10:07 AM IST on BSE and 10:09 AM IST on NSE.
Key Defence Stocks Performance (February 18, 2026 – Early Session)
- Apollo Micro Systems: BSE ₹233.40 (+0.58%), NSE ₹233.50 (+0.65%)
- Astra Micro: BSE ₹911.05 (-1.08%), NSE ₹912.50 (-0.63%)
- Avantel: BSE ₹149.95 (+0.13%), NSE ₹149.83 (+0.14%)
- Bharat Dynamics: BSE ₹1,266.00 (+0.31%), NSE ₹1,269.90 (+0.63%)
- Bharat Electronics: BSE ₹450.50 (+0.81%), NSE ₹450.60 (+0.84%)
- Bharat Forge: BSE ₹1,762.45 (+0.55%), NSE ₹1,761.50 (+0.59%)
- C2C Advanced Systems Ltd.: Not Listed on BSE, NSE ₹399.00 (+1.40%)
- CFF Fluid Control: BSE ₹530.00 (+0.43%), Not Listed on NSE
- Cochin Shipyard: BSE ₹1,509.00 (-1.13%), NSE ₹1,509.70 (-1.04%)
- Data Patterns: BSE ₹2,832.00 (+0.51%), NSE ₹2,840.00 (+0.81%)
- DCX Systems: BSE ₹186.95 (+0.86%), NSE ₹188.43 (+1.62%)
- Digilogic Systems Ltd.: BSE ₹91.60 (-3.44%), Not Listed on NSE
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers: BSE ₹2,421.50 (-0.67%), NSE ₹2,424.40 (-0.52%)
- High Energy: BSE ₹560.00 (-0.26%), Not Listed on NSE
- Hindustan Aeronautics: BSE ₹4,198.85 (-1.14%), NSE ₹4,200.60 (-1.11%)
- Ideaforge Technology: BSE ₹411.00 (-0.45%), NSE ₹412.00 (-0.27%)
- Kaynes Technology: BSE ₹3,942.10 (-0.24%), NSE ₹3,944.00 (-0.16%)
- Krishna Defence: Not Listed on BSE, NSE ₹1,022.00 (+0.94%)
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: BSE ₹2,358.35 (-0.41%), NSE ₹2,359.60 (-0.35%)
- MTAR Technologies: BSE ₹3,745.00 (-0.31%), NSE ₹3,743.90 (-0.39%)
- Nibe Limited: BSE ₹1,073.50 (+2.00%), Not Listed on NSE
- Paras Defence & Space Technologies: BSE ₹638.00 (-0.37%), NSE ₹638.60 (-0.27%)
- Premier Explosives: BSE ₹460.50 (-0.36%), NSE ₹461.00 (-0.35%)
- Solar Industries: BSE ₹13,248.40 (-0.10%), NSE ₹13,281.00 (+0.11%)
- Swan Defence and Heavy Industries: BSE ₹1,814.60 (-1.41%), Not Listed on NSE
- Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd.: BSE ₹920.00 (-2.22%), NSE ₹920.15 (-2.18%)
Top Gainers and Losers in the Sector (Early Trading)
Top gainers included Nibe Limited (up 2.0%) and DCX Systems (up around 0.9-1.6%). Top losers featured Digilogic Systems Ltd. (down 3.4%) and Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd. (down around 2.2%).
Note that stock prices can fluctuate rapidly during the trading day, and this reflects only the early session snapshot provided. For the most current prices, refer to official exchange platforms like BSE or NSE.