Indian defence sector stocks showed a mixed performance on May 13 2026 in the early morning trade. While several stocks posted gains, a few names traded lower. The Nifty 50 was down 0.44% at 23,276.50 and the S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.25% to 74,374.13 as of around 9:41 AM.
Top Gainers in Defence Sector
- IdeaForge Technology rose 3.00% on BSE to ₹754.90 and 3.03% on NSE.
- C2C Advanced Systems Ltd. gained 3.53% on NSE to ₹449.
- Apollo Micro Systems advanced 2.42–2.63%.
- Paras Defence & Space Tech was up 1.20–1.95%.
- Nibe Limited rose 1.88%.
Other stocks showing gains included Garden Reach Shipbuilders, DCX Systems, Unimech Aerospace, Kaynes Technology, Solar Industries, Cochin Shipyard, and Premier Explosives.
Major Losers in Defence Sector
- High Energy witnessed the sharpest decline, falling 13.42%.
- Avantel was down 0.03–1.04%.
- Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) traded marginally lower by 0.19–0.64%.
Most other defence stocks including Bharat Dynamics, Bharat Electronics, Mazagon Dock, Data Patterns, and Bharat Forge saw limited movement with small gains or minor declines.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 9:35 AM on BSE and 9:39 AM on NSE on May 13 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. For the latest live prices, please check the official NSE and BSE websites.