Defense biggest theme of the decade and not oil, natural resources or forex. Gurmeet Chadha explains why

Amid rising geopolitical tensions following the US invasion of Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro on drug trafficking charges, the global focus has returned to military strength as the cornerstone of national power, while the episode poses potential risks to market sentiment.In an era when territorial sovereignty, trade interests and energy routes are […]

Defence, consumption and BFSI offer strong multi-year visibility: Pankaj Pandey

According to Pankaj Pandey, head of research at ICICIdirect.com, India’s defense production, certain consumption patterns and the financial sector continue to offer strong long-term growth prospects even as sector rotation drives market performance in the short term.Speaking to ET Now, Pandey said faster conversion of defense approvals into executable orders will be a major positive […]

Structural shift underway in defense: HAL and BEL positioned for insight into long-term orders

India’s defense sector is on the cusp of a multi-year structural shift, backed by strong policy support and a surge in capital procurement proposals.Recent approvals from the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), totaling INR 790 billion across all three services, follow a steady trend of increased budgetary allocation and a continued drive towards self-reliance. The government’s […]

Defense stocks still have firepower; BEL, HAL, Data Patterns among the top picks: Pankaj Pandey

In a conversation with ET Now, Pankaj Pandey, head of research at ICICI Direct, shared his sector-wise view on automotive, chemicals, defense and jewellery. He believes the market continues to show strong performance in certain sectors, although valuations remain critical for investors. Automotive sector: M&M leaders, Eicher shines in the premium segmentWhen asked about the […]

Which stocks could outperform if market sentiment improves?

Traders are keeping an eye on stocks across sectors as technical conditions and improving earnings momentum continue to support market sentiment. Stocks like Aditya Birla Capital, Aurobindo Pharma, BSE, BPCL, Bharat Electronics and UPL are showing signs of strength, with analysts noting fresh breakouts, higher highs and open interest additions in the November range. ADITYA […]

Bharat Electronics Q2 results: Standalone PAT up 18% YoY to Rs 1,286 crore, revenue up 26%

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on Friday reported an 18% year-on-year increase in standalone profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1,286.13 crore for the July-September quarter of FY26, compared to Rs 1,091.27 crore in the same period last year. Navratna Defense PSU’s revenue from operations rose 25.75% year-on-year to Rs 5,763.65 crore, compared to Rs 4,583.41 […]

BEL, Solar Industries and PTC see up to 46% increase, says Goldman Sachs amid Rs 790 billion defense push

Goldman Sachs has turned bullish on India’s defense manufacturing sector, naming PTC Industries, Bharat Electronics and Solar Industries among its top picks, after the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) this week approved proposals worth Rs 790 billion, a move that the brokerage said underlines its belief in an increasing total addressable market (TAM) for domestic defense […]

Defense stocks offer long -term visibility, but the valuations are still stretched: Sandip Sabharwal

In recent weeks, Tata Motors has been in the spotlight after a large cyber attack had an influence on his Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) activities. The development issued concern about the short -term prospects, but market expert Sandip Sabharwal believes that the situation may not be as alarming as it initially seemed. “No, not really. […]

Market Wrap: D-St expand the losing from run to 5th day, SENSEX falls 556 points, Nifty Slips under 24,900

Indian shares slid on Thursday for a fifth consecutive session, with the Sensex and Nifty dragged lower due to financial and sharing it as persistent foreign outskirts and concerns about American visa curbs weighed on sentiment. The S&P BSE SENSEX fell 555.95 points, or 0.7%, to close to 81.159.68, while the NSE Nifty 50 166.05 […]