Defence sector stocks opened higher on May 21, 2026, during the early morning session. Multiple stocks from both public and private segments traded with gains as the broader market also remained positive.
The Nifty 50 was up 0.34% at 23,738.30, and the S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.39% to 75,614.78 as of around 9:30 AM.
Top Gainers in the Defence Sector
- Nibe Limited rose 9.28% on BSE to ₹1,284.50.
- Paras Defence & Space Tech gained 5.66% on BSE to ₹805.20 and 6.24% on NSE to ₹809.40.
- Krishna Defence advanced 6.47% on NSE to ₹1,264.90.
- Apollo Micro Systems was up 4.56% on BSE to ₹372.95 and 4.25% on NSE.
- MTAR Technologies rose 4.46% on BSE to ₹7,791.75 and 5.07% on NSE to ₹7,835.00.
Other stocks that opened with gains included DCX Systems, Avantel, Data Patterns, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Astra Micro, Hindustan Aeronautics, Premier Explosives, and Solar Industries.
Other Stocks
Bharat Dynamics, Bharat Electronics, Bharat Forge, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, and Cochin Shipyard also traded with small positive moves.
IdeaForge Technology was among the few stocks trading lower in the early session.
Note: All prices and percentage changes are based on data as of 9:30 AM on BSE and 9:34 AM on NSE on May 21 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.