Defence Sector

ideaForge touched a new 52-week high as investors cheered its ₹500 crore fundraising approval, return to profit, record revenue growth, and strong order inflows. The indigenous drone maker is also expanding into combat drones and defence platforms, positioning itself to benefit from India's growing focus on defence modernization and drone adoption.

Indian benchmark indices ended in the red on June 3, 2026, dragged by a sharp sell-off in IT stocks after recent AI-driven gains. Rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, FII outflows, and caution ahead of the RBI policy meeting weighed on sentiment. However, banking stocks outperformed, helping Bank Nifty close nearly 1% higher.

Indian benchmark indices rebounded on June 2, 2026, ending a four-session losing streak as a powerful rally in IT stocks lifted market sentiment. Nifty IT surged over 4%, supported by AI-driven growth expectations, positive global technology cues, and strong buying in large-cap tech stocks such as TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies. While consumer sectors also advanced, banking and financial stocks remained under pressure amid concerns over rising crude oil prices and inflation risks.

India's proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets could create a massive opportunity for domestic defence suppliers. Data Patterns and Azad Engineering are attracting investor interest as the market anticipates significant localization, aerospace manufacturing, and defence electronics opportunities under the Make in India initiative.

Ahead of the expected $2 trillion SpaceX IPO, Nasdaq has reportedly introduced significant changes to its index eligibility framework, including faster inclusion timelines, revised free-float requirements, and updated weighting methodologies. These adjustments could reshape how large newly listed companies enter major benchmark indices and influence passive investment flows across global markets

MSCI's latest index rebalancing is expected to drive significant passive fund flows across Indian equities. Federal Bank, MCX, NALCO and Indian Bank emerge as key beneficiaries, while Hyundai Motor India, Jubilant FoodWorks, Kalyan Jewellers and RVNL face selling pressure due to exclusions.

Benchmark indices ended range-bound on May 27, 2026, with Nifty and Sensex closing marginally lower amid profit booking, geopolitical concerns, and weakness in financial stocks led by HDFC Bank. Strong gains in metal, media, energy, and auto stocks helped limit market losses despite cautious investor sentiment.

Dalal Street witnessed a powerful broad-based rally on May 25, 2026, as easing geopolitical tensions, a sharp fall in crude oil prices, and strong Q4 earnings lifted investor confidence. Sensex gained over 1,073 points while Nifty crossed the 24,000 mark, led by PSU Banks, Private Banks, Auto, and Infrastructure stocks. Eicher Motors and Adani Enterprises emerged among the key market movers amid strong earnings and improving regulatory visibility.

Apollo Micro Systems stock jumped 11.48% on Monday, hitting a fresh 52-week high of ₹400 amid strong Q4FY26 results and robust buying in aerospace & defense stocks. Trading volumes crossed 417 lakh shares, while peers like Data Patterns, Astra Microwave, and AXISCADES also gained sharply.

MTAR Technologies stock surged nearly 6% to hit a fresh all-time high after the company announced a ₹467 crore international order win. The company expects its FY27 order book to reach ₹5,000 crore amid strong momentum in nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas businesses.