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South Korean defence stocks surge as high as 30% amidst ongoing US-Iran war
Defence stocks globally had seen a sharp surge on Monday with the escalation of the war in the Middle East. Indian stocks such as Paras Defence and ideaForge were up between 6% to 7%, while others such as Solar Industries and Bharat Electronics gained between 2% to 4%.
Watch | Gurmeet Chadha & Devina Mehra on market strategy amid West Asia tensions
Devina Mehra, Founder, Chairperson and Managing Director of First Global and Gurmeet Chadha, Managing Partner & CIO of Complete Circle say geopolitical tensions may trigger short-term volatility but not a lasting bear market. Mehra advises using market dips to deploy cash, noting past conflicts fade from markets and crude spikes are usually temporary. She prefers autos, pharma and select cyclicals. Chadha remains overweight defence, citing opportunities in Solar Industries, Bharat Electronics and Zen Technologies, while also watching refiners amid oil price swings.
Bharat Electronics announces record date for interim dividend of Rs 1.95 per share
Bharat Electronics Limited announced an interim dividend of Rs 1.95 per share for FY26, with a record date of March 5. The company reported 21% YoY profit growth and robust revenue, with shares up 74% in the past year.
Bharat Electronics declares ₹1.95 per share interim dividend for FY26
Bharat Electronics Limited declared a ₹1.95 interim dividend per share for FY 2025-26. BEL reported 23.7% revenue growth and 28% EBITDA rise in the December quarter.
Looking to take success from India to other emerging markets: Acerpure
Acerpure, a consumer electronics brand, is set to expand its presence in emerging markets like the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. The company aims to double its sales and investment in India this year. Acerpure is also focusing on launching products tailored for the Indian market, emphasizing 'made in India' initiatives.
HAL, BEL and other defence stocks jump up to 5% on potential India-Israel defence deal
Defence stocks such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics and others gained up to 5% after reports of a potential India–Israel defence pact. The agreement, expected during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Tel Aviv visit, may prioritise technology transfer in missile defence and advanced weapon systems.
VL E-Governance & IT Solutions Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Abans Financial Services Ltd, Novartis India Ltd, Centum Electronics Ltd and BLB Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 20 February 2026.
Tata Electronics to make Qualcomm Automotive Modules in Assam under new pact with US chip giant
Under the arrangement, Tata Electronics will become part of Qualcomm Technologies’ global network of module manufacturing partners, a move aimed at catering to rising worldwide demand for modular automotive platforms.
Buy LG Electronics India; target of Rs 1900: Emkay Global Financial
Emkay Global Financial is bullish on LG Electronics India has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1900 in its research report dated March 17, 2026.
Closing Bell: Day 2 of gains pushes Nifty above 23,550, Sensex up 568 pts led by auto, metal, realty
Nifty midcap index rose 1 percent, while smallcap index added 0.65 percent. Eternal, Tata Steel, M&M, HDFC Life and Bharat Electronics were among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Wipro, Tata Consumer, Infosys, Cipla, ITC. Among sectors, except FMCG ( down 0.7%) and IT (down 1%), all other indices ended in the green with capital goods, telecom, auto, infra, media, metal, realty, private bank up 1-2 percent.
Stocks to Watch Today: PB Fintech, Bajaj Finance, CSB Bank, Ujjivan SFB, Marico, Titagarh Rail, BLS E-Services, Adani Enterprises in focus on 03 July
Stocks to Watch, 3 Jul: Stocks like Bajaj Finance, Union Bank of India, CSB Bank, Hindustan Zinc, Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services, Equitas Small Finance Bank, Avenue Supermarts, PC Jeweller, Marico, Titagarh Rail Systems, PB Fintech, BLS E-Services, LG Electronics India, and Adani Enterprises will be in focus on July 3.
Closing Bell: Market snaps 3-day fall; Nifty above 23,400, Sensex surges 939 pts
Biggest Nifty gainers M&M, Grasim Industries, Trent, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, while losers are Bharat Electronics, Wipro, Max Healthcare, Sun Pharma, Coal India. On the sectoral front, auto, bank, FMCG up 0.5-1%, while media, oil & gas, pharma, realty, capital goods down 0.5-2%. Nifty Midcap index is trading flat, while smallcap index down 0.5%.