The broader market is under pressure today, with the Nifty 50 down 0.88% and the BSE Sensex losing 0.95%. The defence sector is reflecting that weakness — 14 of the 25 tracked stocks are trading in the red in early morning trade, while 11 are showing modest gains.
Top gainers (BSE)
Astra Microwave Products leads the gainers, up 2.19% at ₹898.90. Ideaforge Technology follows at +2.04% (₹392.50), and Apollo Micro Systems is up 1.95% at ₹193.10. Bharat Electronics (BEL) and Avantel are both up around 1.25%.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is trading at ₹2,091.90, gaining 1.07%.
Top losers (BSE)
High Energy Batteries is the biggest decliner, down 4.06% at ₹504.00. Swan Defence and Heavy Industries is down 3.93% at ₹1,611.00. Digilogic Systems is off 2.20%, and MTAR Technologies is down 2.03% at ₹3,505.90.
DCX Systems (₹161.30, -1.95%), Kaynes Technology (₹3,551.40, -1.74%), and Bharat Forge (₹1,700.80, -1.37%) are also trading lower.
Large-cap defence names
| Stock | BSE Price (₹) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| HAL | 3,593.55 | +0.17% |
| Solar Industries | 12,407.50 | -0.16% |
| Bharat Forge | 1,700.80 | -1.37% |
| Mazagon Dock | 2,153.90 | -0.46% |
| BEL | 409.80 | +1.25% |
| Bharat Dynamics | 1,133.60 | -0.31% |
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and BEL are bucking the trend with small gains. Solar Industries, Bharat Dynamics, and Mazagon Dock are marginally lower, in line with the broader market dip rather than any sector-specific move.