Defence stocks rallied on Friday after Israel launched military strikes on Iran, heightening geopolitical tensions and boosting investor interest in the sector. Ideaforge led the surge with an 8.1% jump, followed by gains in Astra Microwave, Bharat Dynamics, and HAL. The rally was fueled by reports of targeted Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and key military personnel.
RBI eases restrictions on cash credit accounts, eases current account norms
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted all restrictions on banks opening and maintaining cash credit accounts, offering greater flexibility for short-term working capital loans.