HDFC Defence Fund, India’s only defence sector-focused fund, strategically increased its holdings in BEML and Solar Industries in March. It also introduced Centum Electronics to its portfolio, adding 2.58 lakh shares. While maintaining exposure in 19 stocks, the fund’s asset allocation heavily favors capital goods at 66.76%, followed by chemicals at 15.29%.
Mcap of 8 of top-10 firms erodes by Rs 1.55L cr
Recently, the market witnessed a downturn, with eight of the leading firms in India suffering major valuation losses. The declines of HDFC Bank and Bajaj
October 25, 2026