Indian defence sector stocks showed modest gains in early trading on February 26, 2026, amid broader market stability. The sector outperformed the benchmark indices slightly in the morning session, with several stocks posting positive percentage changes as of around 9:52 AM to 9:55 AM IST.

Key Market Levels

• S&P BSE Sensex: 82,450.35 (up 0.21%)


• Nifty 50: 25,510.60 (up 0.11%)

Defence Stocks Performance (as of February 26, 2026 morning)

Here are the listed stocks with their BSE and NSE prices and percentage changes:

• Premier Explosives: BSE Rs 530.35 (+3.55%), NSE Rs 530.25 (+3.42%) — Top gainer in the list.


• DCX Systems: BSE Rs 181.05 (+3.19%), NSE Rs 181.35 (+3.52%)


• Astra Micro: BSE Rs 982.85 (+2.99%), NSE Rs 981.60 (+2.76%)


• Digilogic Systems Ltd.: NSE Rs 90.61 (+2.94%) (Not listed on BSE)


• Apollo Micro Systems: BSE Rs 244.40 (+2.28%), NSE Rs 244.00 (+2.05%)


• Kaynes Technology: BSE Rs 3,973.50 (+1.66%), NSE Rs 3,970.70 (+1.59%)


• Advance: BSE Rs 146.35 (+1.60%), NSE Rs 146.19 (+1.61%)


• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers: BSE Rs 2,453.00 (+1.24%), NSE Rs 2,451.00 (+1.14%)


• Data Patterns: BSE Rs 3,108.15 (+1.19%), NSE Rs 3,111.80 (+1.34%)


• Bharat Dynamics: BSE Rs 1,254.90 (+1.14%), NSE Rs 1,254.00 (+1.06%)


• Solar Industries: BSE Rs 13,613.15 (+1.14%), NSE Rs 13,620.00 (+1.20%)


• Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd.: BSE Rs 895.30 (+1.19%), NSE Rs 894.45 (+1.16%)


• Krishna Defence: NSE Rs 1,024.90 (+1.20%) (Not listed on BSE)


• CFF Fluid Control: BSE Rs 529.95 (+1.32%) (Not listed on NSE)


• Nibe Limited: BSE Rs 1,055.20 (+1.32%) (Not listed on NSE)


• Paras Defence & Space Tech: BSE Rs 636.45 (+0.72%), NSE Rs 636.30 (+0.82%)


• MTAR Technologies: BSE Rs 3,712.90 (+0.73%), NSE Rs 3,704.00 (+0.61%)


• Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL): BSE Rs 4,001.35 (+0.42%), NSE Rs 3,995.40 (+0.26%)


• High Energy: BSE Rs 542.95 (+0.38%) (Not listed on NSE)


• Bharat Electronics (BEL): BSE Rs 440.75 (+0.33%), NSE Rs 440.30 (+0.23%)


• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: BSE Rs 2,245.10 (+0.27%), NSE Rs 2,244.30 (+0.29%)


• Cochin Shipyard: BSE Rs 1,488.30 (+0.03%), NSE Rs 1,486.00 (-0.07%)


• Bharat Forge: BSE Rs 1,900.00 (-0.03%), NSE Rs 1,894.10 (-0.42%) — Among the few with minor declines.


• Swan Defence and Heavy Industries: NSE Rs 1,723.90 (-5.00%) (Not listed on BSE) — Notable loser.

Sector Overview

The defence sector recorded mixed but predominantly positive movement in early trade on February 26, 2026. Premier Explosives and DCX Systems led the gainers with advances over 3%, while most other names saw gains between 0.2% and 2.9%. A few stocks, including Bharat Forge and Swan Defence, traded lower.