The defence sector displayed mixed performance as of 12:17 AM, with notable movements across key stocks.
- Astra Micro gained ₹19.80 to close at ₹835.40 (+2.43%), emerging as the top performer in the sector. Avantel followed, adding ₹1.53 to ₹165 (+0.94%).
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) advanced ₹32.70 to ₹4,693.25 (+0.70%), and BEL rose ₹0.70 to ₹313.65 (+0.22%). BDL also saw a marginal increase of ₹0.55 to ₹1,227.55 (+0.04%).
- On the losing side, Apollo Microsystems slipped ₹0.85 to ₹97.15 (-0.87%). Cochin Shipyard declined ₹26.40 to ₹1,621 (-1.60%), while Paras Defence dropped ₹18.70 to ₹1,078.95 (-1.70%).
- GRSE fell ₹32.25 to ₹1,737.90 (-1.82%), and BEML lost ₹88.50 to close at ₹4,382 (-1.98%).
- Mazagon Dock saw a significant decline of ₹100.70 to ₹4,855.05 (-2.03%), while Solar Industries shed ₹313.45 to ₹10,355.30 (-2.94%). Data Patterns closed ₹77.90 lower at ₹2,523.45 (-2.99%), marking the steepest loss among defence stocks.
The sector showed gains in select stocks, but the broader trend leaned towards losses.
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