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Pahalgam anniversary: How the 2025 terror attack triggered Rs 3 lakh crore defence boom and created 3 multibagger stocks
One year after the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s defence sector has entered a major upcycle, adding Rs 2.9 lakh crore in market cap as the Nifty India Defence Index gained 37%. Stocks like MTAR Technologies, Apollo Micro Systems, and Data Patterns turned multibaggers, supported by record FY26 procurement approvals worth Rs 9.3 lakh crore.
Here's why Zen Tech, other defence shares surged up to 11% in trade today
The Nifty India Defence Index is currently trading 1.3% higher, with stocks such as Data Patterns, Astra Microwave, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, MTAR Tech, trading with gains between 2.5% to 4%.
Stocks To Buy: Here's what is driving Motilal Oswal to project a 20% upside on this new T&D listing
At the current price, shares of Atlanta Electricals are trading at 40.8 times and 26.6 times their estimated financial year 2027 and 2028 earnings and Motilal Oswal's price target values the stock at 32 times its March 2028 estimated Earnings Per Share (EPS), which is still a 55% discount to CG Power.
Siemens among 5 F&O stocks with surge in futures open interest
Futures open interest in several NSE F&O stocks saw a sharp uptick as of April 15, with five counters registering over 15% growth compared to the previous session, signalling fresh position build-up. Stocks like Godfrey Phillips India, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Siemens, Force Motors and Astral led the surge, indicating increased trader participation and heightened activity in the futures segment.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Tata Power, Siemens shares to buy in the near-term
The Nifty 50 and Sensex saw significant gains on April 15, rising 1.53% and 1.62% respectively, supported by positive Asian market trends and decreasing oil prices. Analysts suggest a bullish outlook with buying opportunities in Tata Power and Siemens.
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%.
Suzlon Energy shares recover 6% from lows; This fund now appears as a shareholder
Suzlon Energy recently disclosed its shareholding for the quarter that ended on March 31, 2026, where Motilal Oswal's name appears in the list of public shareholders.
Defence stocks in focus: MTAR, Astra Microwave soar up to 6%
Thus far in the month of April, Nifty India Defence index has outperformed the market by surging 8 per cent, as against 3 per cent gain in Nifty 50.
SBI Mutual Fund buys 6.60% stake in the newly-listed stock Powerica
SBI Mutual Fund acquired 57,92,485 shares in Powerica during its IPO, raising its stake to 6.60%. This acquisition exceeds the 5% regulatory limit, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company. Powerica IPO was fully subscribed, with a market cap of ₹4,935.52 cr by the end of trading.
Mutual fund investors alert! Your fund managers mint money even when most stock portfolios are bleeding
Inox Wind share price has largely remained negative in the near-term. The stock has shed 23% in a month and 36.47% in terms of year-to-date (YTD).
Stocks to buy: Nandish Shah of Motilal Oswal positive on PSU banking stocks, recommends SBI, PNB, Indian Bank
Nandish Shah from Motilal Oswal highlights Punjab National Bank, SBI, and Indian Bank as strong long-term investment options. Despite recent market challenges, he emphasises their solid fundamentals and growth potential.
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