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.
Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 2.51 lakh cr; Bajaj Finance biggest winner
In a surprising turn of events, nine out of the top ten firms reported a significant boost in market valuation. Leading the charge was Bajaj