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HAL Among ICICI Securities' Top Picks Ahead Of Q1 Results Amid A Seasonally Muted Quarter — Full List Inside
According to ICICI Securities, traditionally, Q1 is a weak quarter in terms of execution, and this trend is expected to continue this year.
Airtel to Trent: 44 stocks likely to report double-digit profit slump in Q1. Are your stocks on the list?
Motilal Oswal expects 44 companies, including Bharti Airtel, Trent, IndiGo, HAL, GAIL and Cipla, to report double-digit year-on-year profit declines in the June quarter. Higher energy costs, weaker demand, geopolitical tensions and margin pressure are expected to weigh on earnings, even as overall corporate profit growth slows in Q1.
Paras Defence, ideaForge, other defence stocks slide up to 5%. What’s triggering the selloff?
Defence stocks declined up to 5% as investors booked profits after a sharp rally triggered by the Defence Acquisition Council’s approval of Rs 52,000 crore worth of acquisition proposals. Despite the correction, brokerages remained positive on the sector, citing strong order inflows and execution opportunities for companies such as HAL and Bharat Electronics.

HAL offers the best risk-reward among defence stocks despite expensive valuations, says Equirus
Harshit Patel, Director of Equirus Securities expects Bharat Dynamics to be a key beneficiary of the Defence Acquisition Council's ₹52,000-crore approvals, while BEL, Data Patterns, Apollo Micro Systems and Astra Microwave are well placed to benefit from rising demand for defence electronics and anti-drone systems.
Zen Tech, HAL & other defence stocks rally up to 6% on DAC's Rs 52,000-crore approval. Motilal picks 3 shares to buy
Defence stocks rallied sharply on Monday after the Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement proposals worth around Rs 52,000 crore. Zen Technologies, ideaForge, HAL, BEL, Paras Defence and Data Patterns gained, while Motilal Oswal reiterated its 'Buy' ratings on HAL, Bharat Electronics and Astra Microwave.

Zen Technologies, Paras Defence Rally Up To 6% After Rs 52,000 Crore DAC Approval
The Defence Acquisition Council approved capital acquisitions worth Rs 52,000 crore, boosting prospects for domestic defence companies including BEL, HAL, Bharat Dynamics and Data Patterns.

HAL, BEL to Zen Technologies: Defence stocks rally on ₹52,000 crore procurement boost; check key beneficiaries - livemint.com
HAL, BEL to Zen Technologies: Defence stocks rally on ₹52,000 crore procurement boost; check key beneficiarieslivemint.com

BEL To HAL: Defence Stocks In Focus After Rs 52,000-Crore DAC Approval — Check Target Prices
Motilal Oswal has maintained a positive stance on the defence space and reiterated Bharat Electronics as its top pick.

Three Defence stocks Motilal Oswal wants investors to buy after latest DAC proposals
Shares of BEL are up 5% so far this year, while those of Astra Microwave are up 90%. Shares of HAL have underperformed its peers, and are still at the flat line for the year.
HAL announces final dividend of Rs 10 for FY26. Check record date and other details
HAL has declared a final dividend of Rs 10 per share (200%) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The record date is set for August 14, 2026. The payout will be made within 30 days of approval, along with updates on recent financial performance.

Dividend Alert: HAL Announces Rs 10 Final Payout — Check Record Date
The record date for the payment of dividend will be Friday, August 14, 2026.

Dividend Alert | HAL announces ₹10 final payout for FY26; check record date
HAL has recommended a final dividend for FY26 and fixed August 14 as the record date. The announcement comes after the defence major delivered a strong Q4 earnings performance.