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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.
Global Market Update: Europe's STOXX 600 hits record high, eyes best weekly gain since mid-May
Europe's STOXX 600 hovered near record highs on Friday and headed for its best week since mid-May, supported by gains in defence and cyclical stocks. Investors shrugged off near-term US rate concerns as easing Middle East tensions broadened the rally beyond technology shares. Siemens led gains in Germany, while defence stocks benefited from expectations of higher military spending amid escalating geopolitical risks.

Mtar Tech, BEL, Paras Defence: Defence stocks volatile ahead of DAC meeting; what investors should know - Upstox
Mtar Tech, BEL, Paras Defence: Defence stocks volatile ahead of DAC meeting; what investors should knowUpstox
MEIL to pump in Rs 40,000 crore capex in 3 years, eyes Rs 2 lakh crore topline in 5 years
Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) Group is set to invest up to Rs 40,000 crore in capital expenditure over the next two to three years, targeting a Rs 2 lakh crore topline within five years. The conglomerate plans to take subsidiaries like Evey Trans, its electric bus operator, and its Defence vertical public.
The surprising reason India's most expensive stocks often keep rising
Indian stocks defy logic, with expensive companies consistently outperforming. This trend, observed over 15 years, sees sectors like defence and retail surge despite high valuations, driven by structural shifts and strong earnings. Jefferies highlights the power sector as the next potential beneficiary, citing strong demand and private sector capex. Investors should remain aware of potential reversals if growth falters.
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.
Banks, defence, pharma among analysts' top 6 sectoral bets for H2 CY2026
Sectors to watch: As markets enter H2CY2026, analysts expect banks, defence, pharma, power, hotels and auto ancillaries to remain in focus.

Stocks to watch, July 1: RIL, Nestle India, Paras Defence, KPIT Tech, HUL, Kotak Bank, Unimech Aerospace - Upstox
Stocks to watch, July 1: RIL, Nestle India, Paras Defence, KPIT Tech, HUL, Kotak Bank, Unimech AerospaceUpstox