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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
Defence stocks gained up to 6% after the Defence Acquisition Council approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹52,000 crore. The approvals cover key weapon systems for the Indian Army, boosting investor sentiment. Companies including Zen Technologies Ltd, Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd and Bharat Dynamics Ltd remained in focus.
Defence stocks remained in focus on Monday after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore. The move is made to strengthen the combat readiness of the Indian Armed Forces and improve the country's defence capabilities.
The announcement lifted investor sentiment across the defence sector. Several listed companies, especially those linked to defence manufacturing and equipment, saw strong buying.
The Nifty India Defence Index rose around 1.31% during early trade and touched an intraday high of 9,737 points. The index had settled at 9,574 points in the previous session.
Among the top gainers were Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, Zen Technologies Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Bharat Dynamics Ltd. These stocks gained up to 6% in early trade.
On July 3, 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for multiple defence acquisition proposals worth around ₹52,000 crore. The approvals cover several advanced weapon systems and defence technologies for the Indian Army. These include the Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Electronic Warfare System 'AKASH TARANG', Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Weapon System, Very Short Range Air Defence System, Active Protection System for tanks and Jet Based Kamikaze Drone System.
Beyond the Army's air-shielding arrays, the approvals catalyse the Navy's sea-denial capabilities via Multi Influence Ground Mines (MIGM) and secure persistent stratosphere intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms for the Air Force.
Acceptance of Necessity, or AoN, is the first formal approval in India's defence procurement process. The Defence Acquisition Council grants it after it recognises that the armed forces require a particular platform, weapon system or military equipment.
Zen Technologies Ltd share price climbed over 6% during the morning session and touched an intraday high of ₹1,859. The company designs and manufactures combat training systems and counter-drone solutions for defence and security forces.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd gained more than 5% during Monday's session and touched an intraday high of ₹1,369. The company is one of India's private defence manufacturers.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd share price rose over 3% and climbed to an intraday high of ₹1,433. The company is a Government of India enterprise engaged in manufacturing guided missiles and other defence equipment.
Bharat Electronics Ltd share price advanced more than 2.5% and reached an intraday high of ₹429.90.
Established in 1954, the company develops and manufactures electronic systems for the defence sector. Its product portfolio includes radar systems, weapon systems, communication equipment, electronic warfare solutions and command and control systems.
Hindustan Aeronautics share price rose over 1% and made a high of ₹4,498.20.
It is engaged in the business of the manufacture of Aircraft and Helicopters and repair and maintenance of Aircraft and Helicopters.
Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), NSE
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