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Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market
The Nifty India Defence index hit an intra-day high of 9,093.20, up 1.3 per cent on the NSE in intra-day deals, and was inching towards its 52-week high of 9,159.55 touched on June 24, 2025.
Markets close in green; Adani Ports, Godrej Properties, BHEL rally on Q4 results
The Sensex rose 356 points to 77,269, while the Nifty gained 122 points to close at 24,119. The Nifty Bank index underperformed, adding just 15 points to end at 54,879.
Stocks to watch: BHEL, Kotak Mahindra, Adani Enterprises among 10 shares in focus today
Stock market today: The Indian stock market is likely to snap its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a positive opening on Monday. Amid this backdrop, these stocks will remain in focus on Monday, 4 May.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Power Grid shares on 4 May
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Nifty 50 increased by 0.4% to 23,998. Broader market indices performed well. A consolidation phase is expected, and investors are advised to buy high-quality stocks. Monitoring geopolitical volatility will be essential as earnings season progresses.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 23: Union Bank, Trent, Havells, Ashok Leyland, OLA, Canara Bank among top losers
The Indian stock market faced significant declines on April 23 due to rising geopolitical tensions and high crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 fell 0.86%, while the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 1.12%. Sectoral losses were led by Nifty Auto, which fell 2.28%.
Second-best performing midcap stock of 2026 surges another 9% after strong parent results
GE Vernova T&D shares are also up 40% so far in 2026, making it the second-best performing stock on the Nifty Midcap index, following Hitachi Energy India, which is up over 60%.
Pahalgam anniversary: How the 2025 terror attack triggered Rs 3 lakh crore defence boom and created 3 multibagger stocks
One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s defence sector has entered a major upcycle, adding Rs 2.9 lakh crore in market cap as the Nifty India Defence Index gained 37%. Stocks like MTAR Technologies, Apollo Micro Systems, and Data Patterns turned multibaggers, supported by record FY26 procurement approvals worth Rs 9.3 lakh crore.
Here's why Zen Tech, other defence shares surged up to 11% in trade today
The Nifty India Defence Index is currently trading 1.3% higher, with stocks such as Data Patterns, Astra Microwave, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, MTAR Tech, trading with gains between 2.5% to 4%.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 16: GMDC, Netweb Tech, Adani Power, Sonata Software, YES Bank among top gainers
On April 16, the Indian stock market closed with modest losses after a recent rally. The Nifty 50 fell 0.18% while the Sensex dropped 0.21%. Broader markets showed gains, indicating a bullish tone, amid improving sentiment from potential US-Iran negotiations.
HAL, BEL, BDL to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: Defence stocks rise up to 10% amid ceasefire hopes in US-Iran war
MTAR Technologies emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty India Defence index, with over 10% rally. Paras Defence and Space Technologies, Data Patterns (India), AXISCADES Technologies and Mishra Dhatu Nigam rallied 3-5%.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
Stocks to watch: LIC, HAL, GAIL, ICICI Prudential AMC among 10 shares in focus today - Mint
Stocks to watch: LIC, HAL, GAIL, ICICI Prudential AMC among 10 shares in focus todayMint