Indian defence stocks showed mixed performance in early trading on March 2, 2026, amid broader market weakness. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex stood at 80,233.95, down 1.30%, while the Nifty 50 was at 24,892.95, down 1.13%. This reflected a risk-off sentiment driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including US and Israel strikes on Iran, which pushed crude oil prices higher and impacted overall equity markets.
The provided data lists prices and percentage changes as of approximately 9:17 AM IST (BSE) and 9:19 AM IST (NSE) on March 2, 2026. Key defence sector stocks included:
- Apollo Micro Systems: BSE ₹231.70 (-2.61%), NSE ₹233.80 (-1.68%)
- Astra Micro: BSE ₹1,005.35 (+3.81%), NSE ₹989.15 (+2.12%)
- Avantel: BSE ₹140.60 (-1.85%), NSE ₹142.03 (-0.94%)
- Bharat Dynamics: BSE ₹1,303.75 (+3.03%), NSE ₹1,299.00 (+2.67%)
- Bharat Electronics: BSE ₹448.75 (+0.97%), NSE ₹449.55 (+1.09%)
- Bharat Forge: BSE ₹1,902.30 (-0.45%), NSE ₹1,911.50 (+0.02%)
- C2C Advanced Systems Ltd.: Not Listed on BSE, NSE ₹328.10 (-3.74%)
- CFF Fluid Control: BSE ₹531.60 (+1.09%), Not Listed on NSE
- Cochin Shipyard: BSE ₹1,468.40 (-1.64%), NSE ₹1,484.10 (-0.51%)
- Data Patterns: BSE ₹3,267.60 (+1.84%), NSE ₹3,289.90 (+2.48%)
- DCX Systems: BSE ₹173.85 (-2.00%), NSE ₹176.71 (-0.30%)
- Digilogic Systems Ltd.: BSE ₹91.00 (-0.55%), Not Listed on NSE
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers: BSE ₹2,445.55 (+0.52%), NSE ₹2,456.80 (+0.93%)
- High Energy: BSE ₹526.00 (-3.50%), Not Listed on NSE
- Hindustan Aeronautics: BSE ₹3,961.60 (+1.22%), NSE ₹3,948.60 (+0.90%)
- Ideaforge Technology: BSE ₹426.50 (+3.58%), NSE ₹431.40 (+4.46%)
- Kaynes Technology: BSE ₹3,743.30 (-2.85%), NSE ₹3,765.10 (-2.37%)
- Krishna Defence: Not Listed on BSE, NSE ₹1,089.80 (+0.50%)
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: BSE ₹2,251.25 (+1.24%), NSE ₹2,253.80 (+1.30%)
- MTAR Technologies: BSE ₹3,791.25 (-0.43%), NSE ₹3,860.00 (+1.40%)
- Nibe Limited: BSE ₹995.05 (-1.43%), Not Listed on NSE
- Paras Defence & Space Technologies: BSE ₹654.65 (+2.56%), NSE ₹663.10 (+3.97%)
- Premier Explosives: BSE ₹541.60 (+0.73%), NSE ₹543.90 (+1.16%)
- Solar Industries: BSE ₹13,585.35 (+0.64%), NSE ₹13,660.00 (+1.16%)
- Swan Defence and Heavy Industries: BSE ₹1,650.00 (-4.29%), Not Listed on NSE
- Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd.: BSE ₹846.05 (-3.42%), NSE ₹865.35 (-1.28%)
Top Gainers and Losers in Defence Sector (Early Trading)
Top gainers included Astra Micro (up to +3.81% on BSE) and Ideaforge Technology (up to +4.46% on NSE). Other notable performers were Bharat Dynamics (+3.03% on BSE), Paras Defence & Space Technologies (+3.97% on NSE), and Data Patterns (+2.48% on NSE).
Top losers featured Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (down 4.29% on BSE), High Energy (down 3.50% on BSE), and Kaynes Technology (down to -2.85% on BSE). Several mid/small-cap names like C2C Advanced Systems and Unimech Aerospace also saw declines exceeding 3%.
Defence stocks remained in focus due to ongoing geopolitical developments, though the broader market decline limited uniform gains. Note that these are intraday figures from early morning trading; prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the session. For the latest updates, refer to official BSE/NSE sources or financial platforms.