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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%.

Defence stocks set for mixed Q4; Nuvama bets on BEL, Solar Industries, and a smallcap pick

Defence sector companies anticipate mixed Q4FY26 results despite strong order books. Nuvama Institutional Equities highlights BEL, Data Patterns, and Solar Industries as top picks. While order inflows remain robust, growth momentum is expected to moderate. Defence stocks have seen a strong rebound in April, with further action anticipated following earnings announcements and geopolitical developments.

These stocks have gained up to 10% led by order wins over the weekend

Apart from VA Tech Wabag, Data Patterns and SEAMEC, other companies that have won orders include RailTel, which has won an order worth ₹34 crore from the South Central Railway, Dilip Buildcon has emerged as the lowest bidder for a ₹160 crore EPC road project, and Newgen Software, which has bagged a ₹20.5 crore order form Kuwait.

BrahMos missile export: Indonesia agreement may benefit HAL, Data Patterns and 3 other defence stocks

Indian defence stocks such as Hindustan Aeronautics, Data Patterns (India), Paras Defence and Space Technologies, Premier Explosives and PTI Industries are part of the broader BrahMos supply ecosystem and could benefit if the deal moves forward.

Nifty on the verge of a 30% breakout? 25 years of market history says it's possible in FY27

Nifty has experienced a prolonged period of flat returns, mirroring historical patterns that have preceded significant market rallies. Analysis of 25 years of data suggests a potential 30% surge in the next 12 months and a 76% gain over three years. Experts highlight the importance of broad-based earnings growth and policy continuity for this potential breakout.

The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes

Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.

Iran war boosts defence stocks like Paras and ideaForge by up to 13%

For the first two months of the year, the Nifty India Defence Index has gained 5% so far, with stocks like MTAR Technologies already having risen 57% during this period. Bharat Forge shares have risen 30% so far, while those of Data Patterns, and BEL are up 30% and 11% so far during this period.

Market Trading Guide: Buy Data Patterns and Finolex Cables on Friday for short term gains

The Nifty ended flat as financial stocks dragged despite gains in auto and consumer sectors. Technical indicators signal continued weakness, with resistance at 25,550–25,600 and downside risk toward 25,300. Analysts recommend buying Data Patterns and Finolex Cables on bullish breakouts.

Data Patterns among 5 smallcap stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 50% in a month

KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

ABB India Ltd, Data Patterns (India) Ltd, Brainbees Solutions Ltd and Netweb Technologies India Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 20 February 2026.

Data Patterns Jumps 6%, BDL Share Price Gains 3% | Defence Stocks Rally In Stock Market Today - Samco

Data Patterns Jumps 6%, BDL Share Price Gains 3% | Defence Stocks Rally In Stock Market TodaySamco

Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Amid US-Iran tension, Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 20 Feb 2026

Stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends buying these five breakout stocks — SBI Card, NTPC Green, Navin Fluorine, HDFC Life, and Data Patterns (India)