Defence sector stocks are trading broadly in the red in early morning trade on April 30, 2026, with most counters declining between 0.5% and 5% on both BSE and NSE. The broader market is also under pressure — the S&P BSE Sensex is down 1.11% at 76,636.31 and Nifty 50 is down 0.99% at 23,937.80 — dragging defence names lower alongside it.
Defence Sector Stock Prices Today — April 30, 2026
| Company | BSE Price (Rs) | Change | NSE Price (Rs) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Micro Systems | 298.65 | +0.78% | 298.78 | +0.82% |
| Astra Micro | 1,098.05 | -0.91% | 1,110.20 | +0.18% |
| Avantel | 148.45 | -1.13% | 149.74 | -0.29% |
| Bharat Dynamics | 1,371.90 | -1.59% | 1,375.50 | -1.33% |
| Bharat Electronics (BEL) | 429.65 | -1.78% | 430.70 | -1.57% |
| Bharat Forge | 1,880.00 | -1.42% | 1,884.80 | -1.21% |
| C2C Advanced Systems | Not Listed | — | 460.85 | -1.50% |
| CFF Fluid Control | 835.95 | -0.63% | Not Listed | — |
| Cochin Shipyard | 1,743.95 | -1.75% | 1,748.70 | -1.42% |
| Data Patterns | 4,103.00 | -0.36% | 4,115.90 | -0.05% |
| DCX Systems | 196.80 | -1.30% | 198.18 | -0.59% |
| Digilogic Systems | 97.00 | 0.00% | Not Listed | — |
| Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) | 2,924.00 | -4.85% | 2,938.40 | -4.37% |
| High Energy | 621.00 | -1.26% | Not Listed | — |
| Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) | 4,318.95 | -0.76% | 4,326.70 | -0.57% |
| ideaForge Technology | 591.30 | -1.76% | 593.10 | -1.48% |
| Kaynes Technology | 4,030.70 | -1.95% | 4,046.00 | -1.62% |
| Krishna Defence | Not Listed | — | 1,072.95 | +0.44% |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders | 2,715.60 | -2.02% | 2,722.00 | -1.72% |
| MTAR Technologies | 6,025.75 | +6.57% | 6,066.90 | +7.26% |
| NIBE Limited | 1,074.65 | -1.17% | Not Listed | — |
| Paras Defence & Space Tech | 802.20 | -1.06% | 804.20 | -0.88% |
| Premier Explosives | 544.15 | -2.36% | 547.80 | -1.78% |
| Solar Industries | 15,290.00 | -0.62% | 15,337.00 | -0.26% |
| Swan Defence & Heavy Industries | 1,874.00 | +1.08% | Not Listed | — |
| Unimech Aerospace & Manufacturing | 1,020.25 | -3.38% | 1,020.00 | -3.30% |
Key Observations from Today’s Early Trade
Top Gainer: MTAR Technologies
MTAR Technologies stands out as the biggest mover in the defence space today, gaining over 6.5% on BSE (Rs 6,025.75) and more than 7.2% on NSE (Rs 6,066.90) in early trade. This is a sharp, stock-specific move that diverges significantly from the broader sector trend. No sector-wide trigger appears to be driving this gain.
Biggest Loser: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
GRSE is the worst performer among defence stocks today, falling nearly 4.85% on BSE to Rs 2,924.00 and 4.37% on NSE to Rs 2,938.40. This decline is notable and outpaces the broader market fall.
Other Notable Declines
- Unimech Aerospace & Manufacturing is down over 3.3% on both exchanges (Rs 1,020 range).
- Premier Explosives is down 2.36% on BSE and 1.78% on NSE.
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is down over 2% on both exchanges.
- Kaynes Technology is down nearly 2% on both exchanges.
Modest Gainers
- Apollo Micro Systems is up approximately 0.8% on both BSE and NSE.
- Swan Defence & Heavy Industries is up 1.08% on BSE (NSE data not available).
- Krishna Defence is up 0.44% on NSE (not listed on BSE).
- Astra Micro shows a slight divergence — down 0.91% on BSE but marginally up 0.18% on NSE.
Relatively Stable
- Data Patterns is among the most resilient large-cap defence names, down just 0.36% on BSE and nearly flat (-0.05%) on NSE.
- Solar Industries is holding relatively steady, down 0.62% on BSE and 0.26% on NSE.
- Digilogic Systems is unchanged at Rs 97.00 on BSE.
Broader Market Context
Both headline indices are in the red this morning. The S&P BSE Sensex is trading at 76,636.31, down 1.11%, while the Nifty 50 is at 23,937.80, down 0.99%. The majority of defence sector losses appear consistent with this broader market weakness rather than being sector-specific, with the exception of individual outliers like MTAR Technologies (sharp gain) and GRSE (sharp loss).
Data captured from BSE at 09:40 AM and NSE at 09:44 AM on April 30, 2026. Prices are early morning snapshots and may have changed. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making any investment decisions.