Defence sector stocks showed a mixed performance on May 14 2026 in the early morning trade. While some stocks like MTAR Technologies and IdeaForge posted strong gains, a few others witnessed sharp declines. The broader market was positive with the Nifty 50 up 0.65% at 23,564.30 and the S&P BSE Sensex gaining 0.56% to 75,027.23 as of around 9:35 AM.
Top Gainers in Defence Sector
- MTAR Technologies was the top performer, rising 6.44% on BSE to ₹7,184.05 and 8.01% on NSE to ₹7,305.
- IdeaForge Technology surged 5.06% on BSE to ₹810 and 5.95% on NSE to ₹817.
- Premier Explosives gained 5.00% on BSE to ₹568.65.
- Solar Industries advanced 3.85% on BSE to ₹16,382.70.
Other stocks showing gains included Bharat Forge, High Energy, Digilogic Systems,Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and DCX Systems.
Major Losers in Defence Sector
- Kaynes Technology witnessed a sharp fall of 15% on both BSE and NSE to ₹3,551.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers declined 2.64–3.12%.
- Data Patterns was down 1.52–1.82%.
Stocks such as Cochin Shipyard, Swan Defence, and C2C Advanced Systems also traded in the red during the early session.
Most other defence stocks including Mazagon Dock, Bharat Dynamics, Paras Defence, and Astra Micro saw limited movement with small gains or minor declines.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 9:31 AM on BSE and 9:34 AM on NSE on May 14 2026. Market prices are volatile and continue to change rapidly. 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.