Market News
Stay updated with the latest market trends, earnings, and economic indicators.
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%.
Trade Setup for April 15: Nifty holds 23,500 support but bulls aim for a retest of 24,000
Wednesday's session will see stocks like ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Prudential AMC, Just Dial react to their quarterly results, while names like LG Electronics India, Bharat Coking Coal, and Rubicon Research see their respective shareholder lock-ins end.
Stocks to Watch for April 15: Vedanta, ICICI Prudential, LIC, LG Electronics India and more
From ICICI Prudential AMC and Just Dial reacting to their quarterly results to LG Electronics India and Bharat Coking Coal seeing their respective shareholder lock-in ending, these are the important stocks that should be on your radar for Wednesday's trading session.
Execution, order inflows to drive L&T growth; BEL rides defence push: Siddhartha Khemka
India's capital goods sector is experiencing robust growth, fueled by strong order backlogs and increasing project execution across infrastructure, power, and industrial segments. Government focus on development and manufacturing, alongside new-age tech investments, is driving demand. Companies are poised for steady revenue expansion and stable profitability, with key players like L&T and BEL showing strong prospects.
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.
3 defence stocks riding a 63% growth wave: Meet the ‘next BEL’ in India’s export race - The Financial Express
3 defence stocks riding a 63% growth wave: Meet the ‘next BEL’ in India’s export raceThe Financial Express
NIFTY50 Tops 23,750, Sensex Surges 600 Points as BEL and PFC Lead Buzzing Stocks - Meyka
NIFTY50 Tops 23,750, Sensex Surges 600 Points as BEL and PFC Lead Buzzing StocksMeyka
Bharat Electronics wins orders worth Rs 1,011 cr
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
BEL bags ₹1,011 crore in fresh defence orders, boosting order book
BEL secured orders worth ₹1,011 crore since Feb 25, 2026, including communication equipment, radar systems, and software. BEL reported Q3 revenue of ₹7,122 crore, up 23.7%.
Nirmal Bang sees defence growth, flags cement margin pressure on fuel costs
Jyoti Gupta, Senior Research Analyst at Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities, remains positive on defence, citing strong order books and execution visibility despite rich valuations, with picks like HAL and BEL. On cement, she sees limited gas impact but rising pet coke and coal costs may pressure margins. Demand may moderate, though she prefers large caps like Ambuja and UltraTech while staying cautious on weaker regional players.
Middle East crisis to boost defence demand; Motilal Oswal favours 4 stocks
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has a 'Buy' rating on Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics, and Astra Microwave Products
Avoid OMCs; prefer defence and summer plays: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says oil marketing companies remain largely avoidable as they are cyclical, commodity-linked businesses with limited long-term wealth creation potential, especially as renewable energy gains share. He advises selective buying in market declines, favouring defence stocks like BEL and HAL and summer-linked plays such as LG Electronics and Blue Star. Kant also sees corrections in InterGlobe Aviation as a potential long-term buying opportunity despite near-term volatility.