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BEL, GRSE: Defence stocks fall after 17% rally amid Iran war; time to buy?
The recent up move in Nifty Defence reflects renewed buying after a long phase of consolidation, says Om Mehra, technical analyst at SAMCO Securities. The analyst is bullish on BEL, BDL and GRSE.
BEL, HAL, other defence stocks fall up to 3% as Middle East war enters day 10. What are experts saying?
Indian defence stocks such as BEL, HAL and BDL fell up to 3% even as escalating tensions in the Middle East boost investor interest in the sector. Analysts say strong government spending, growing order books and rising geopolitical uncertainties could continue to support long-term growth prospects for defence companies.
HAL, BEL, BDL, Zen Technologies to GRSE: Is defence the new IT for the Indian stock market? - Mint
HAL, BEL, BDL, Zen Technologies to GRSE: Is defence the new IT for the Indian stock market?Mint

BEL signs MoU with SASMOS to boost indigenous defence manufacturing
Bharat Electronics signed an MoU with SASMOS HET Technologies to boost indigenous defense manufacturing, exchanged by Manoj Jain and H G Chandrashekar, witnessed by Rajnath Singh.
HAL, BDL, other defence stocks in focus as Iran-Israel war continues; Trump says it's 'too late' for talks
Escalating Middle East conflict fuels optimism for Indian defence firms, with expectations of increased export orders. US President Trump's comments and recent military actions have heightened tensions. This, coupled with India-Israel defence cooperation, is expected to boost sentiment for companies like HAL and BEL, despite broader market jitters.

Shares to buy or sell: Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal recommends BEL, and ONGC amid US-Iran war jitters
Indian stock markets fell sharply as Nifty 50 dropped 1.92% and Sensex 2.13% amid rising geopolitical tensions and high oil prices. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar, prompting warnings for traders to remain cautious until a trend reversal occurs.

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%.
Defence stocks surge on Middle East tensions! HAL, BEL, Paras Defence rise up to 13% even as stock market - The Times of India
Defence stocks surge on Middle East tensions! HAL, BEL, Paras Defence rise up to 13% even as stock marketThe Times of India

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.
HAL, BDL, BEL, other defence stocks surge up to 13% as Iran-Israel war escalates; what to expect?
Defence stocks in India saw a significant surge on Monday. This rise was driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Investors anticipate increased export orders for Indian defence companies. Companies like Paras Defence, HAL, BEL, and Bharat Dynamics experienced gains. The geopolitical tensions are expected to influence the defence sector's performance.
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.