Indian defence sector stocks were broadly in positive territory during early trade on May 5, 2026, even as the broader market slipped. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.76% to 76,685.96 and the Nifty 50 declined 0.74% to 23,941.35 at the time of data capture, making the resilience of most defence names notable.
Top Gainers
IdeaForge Technology was the session’s standout performer, rising 6.98% on the BSE to ₹782.10 and 7.05% on the NSE to ₹782.55.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) gained 2.83% on the BSE to ₹2,858.00 and 3.19% on the NSE to ₹2,866.80.
Apollo Micro Systems added 2.74% on the BSE to reach ₹303.90, and 3.03% on the NSE to ₹304.55.
CFF Fluid Control rose 2.98% on the BSE to ₹844.15. It is not listed on the NSE.
Data Patterns (India) was up 2.44% on the BSE at ₹4,195.00 and 2.53% on the NSE at ₹4,196.60.
Moderate Gainers
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) gained 1.58% on the BSE to ₹4,630.00 and 1.81% on the NSE to ₹4,641.80.
MTAR Technologies rose 1.60% on the BSE to ₹6,225.95 and 1.54% on the NSE to ₹6,222.00.
Paras Defence & Space Technologies was up 1.45% on the BSE at ₹795.15 and 1.85% on the NSE at ₹796.80.
Krishna Defence (NSE only) gained 1.62% to ₹1,070.80.
Kaynes Technology added 1.38% on the BSE to ₹4,163.00 and 1.83% on the NSE to ₹4,173.80.
Avantel rose 1.24% on the BSE to ₹151.50 and 1.35% on the NSE to ₹151.40.
DCX Systems gained 0.79% on the BSE to ₹204.20 and 1.11% on the NSE to ₹204.40.
Bharat Dynamics was up 0.57% on the BSE at ₹1,380.05 and 0.77% on the NSE at ₹1,383.00.
Small Gainers
Astra Microwave Products added 0.70% on the BSE to ₹1,116.60 and 0.67% on the NSE to ₹1,118.10.
Solar Industries India gained 0.70% on the BSE to ₹15,560.00 and 0.63% on the NSE to ₹15,556.00.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders rose 0.38% on the BSE to ₹2,620.00 and 0.42% on the NSE to ₹2,622.50.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (BSE only) was up 0.18% at ₹1,814.85.
Premier Explosives added 0.31% on the BSE to ₹558.50 and 0.59% on the NSE to ₹558.75.
Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing gained 0.32% on the BSE to ₹1,034.15, while edging down 0.14% on the NSE to ₹1,030.00.
Bharat Forge was nearly flat, up 0.05% on the BSE at ₹1,846.15 and 0.08% on the NSE at ₹1,847.20.
Digilogic Systems (BSE only) was marginally up 0.26% at ₹97.50.
Stocks in the Red
Cochin Shipyard fell 0.82% on the BSE to ₹1,704.80 and 0.80% on the NSE to ₹1,705.50.
NIBE Limited (BSE only) declined 1.21% to ₹1,031.00.
C2C Advanced Systems (NSE only) slipped 1.02% to ₹457.95.
High Energy Batteries (BSE only) was down 0.58% at ₹630.60.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was marginally lower, down 0.47% on the BSE and 0.46% on the NSE, both at ₹431.55.
Disclaimer
This article is based solely on price data captured during the morning session of May 5, 2026 (BSE: 10:37 AM, NSE: 10:39 AM). Stock prices are subject to change throughout the trading day. This is not investment advice. Readers should consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.