Defence sector stocks showed mixed performance on March 16, 2026, during early trading hours. The data reflects prices as of approximately 10:00 AM IST on BSE and NSE, with the broader market benchmarks displaying slight positive movement.

The S&P BSE Sensex stood at 74,585.99 (up 0.03%), while NIFTY 50 was at 23,196.95 (up 0.20%).

Here is the list of defence-related stocks with their prices and percentage changes:

  • Apollo Micro Systems: BSE 201.05 (up 0.12%), NSE 201.61 (up 0.47%)
  • Astra Micro: BSE 978.00 (down 0.12%), NSE 980.00 (up 0.14%)
  • Avantel: BSE 133.30 (down 1.08%), NSE 134.03 (down 0.42%)
  • Bharat Dynamics: BSE 1,298.00 (down 1.02%), NSE 1,297.50 (down 1.11%)
  • Bharat Electronics: BSE 432.20 (down 1.68%), NSE 434.05 (down 1.22%)
  • Bharat Forge: BSE 1,684.60 (up 0.54%), NSE 1,685.30 (up 0.61%)
  • C2C Advanced Systems Ltd.: Not listed on BSE, NSE 363.75 (down 3.91%)
  • CFF Fluid Control: BSE 513.20 (down 0.58%), Not listed on NSE
  • Cochin Shipyard: BSE 1,353.75 (down 2.34%), NSE 1,353.80 (down 2.29%)
  • Data Patterns: BSE 3,155.55 (down 1.85%), NSE 3,156.00 (down 1.84%)
  • DCX Systems: BSE 169.15 (down 2.73%), NSE 169.34 (down 2.50%)
  • Digilogic Systems Ltd.: BSE 89.00 (down 4.30%), Not listed on NSE
  • Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers: BSE 2,291.15 (down 0.79%), NSE 2,291.30 (down 0.78%)
  • High Energy: BSE 544.80 (up 1.68%), Not listed on NSE
  • Hindustan Aeronautics: BSE 3,922.60 (up 0.21%), NSE 3,922.70 (up 0.21%)
  • Ideaforge Technology: BSE 397.10 (down 1.99%), NSE 396.15 (down 2.14%)
  • Kaynes Technology: BSE 3,537.35 (up 1.78%), NSE 3,534.80 (up 1.70%)
  • Krishna Defence: Not listed on BSE, NSE 964.90 (down 2.93%)
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: BSE 2,321.95 (down 0.28%), NSE 2,323.40 (down 0.20%)
  • MTAR Technologies: BSE 3,433.00 (up 1.31%), NSE 3,396.00 (up 0.24%)
  • Nibe Limited: BSE 1,002.40 (down 0.79%), Not listed on NSE
  • Paras Defence & Space Tech: BSE 640.50 (up 0.27%), NSE 640.35 (up 0.22%)
  • Premier Explosives: BSE 440.65 (down 2.39%), NSE 440.30 (down 2.36%)
  • Solar Industries: BSE 14,305.20 (up 0.34%), NSE 14,235.00 (down 0.11%)
  • Swan Defence and Heavy Industries: BSE 2,400.00 (up 0.03%), Not listed on NSE
  • Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd.: BSE 819.00 (down 1.01%), NSE 818.85 (down 0.92%)

Among the listed stocks, top gainers included Kaynes Technology (up around 1.8%) and High Energy (up 1.7%). Top losers included DCX Systems (down 2.7%) and Premier Explosives (down 2.4%).

Note: These are intraday prices from early morning trading on March 16, 2026 (BSE at 09:59 AM IST, NSE at 10:04 AM IST). Stock prices fluctuate throughout the day, and this is not end-of-day data. For the latest updates, refer to official exchange sources like BSE or NSE.

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TOPICS: Defence Sector