Defence stocks experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the Nifty India Defence Index falling 2%, driven by profit booking and easing geopolitical tensions. Investors reassessed high valuations following a significant rally in the past three months. Bharat Dynamics led the decline after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a ‘neutral’ rating, citing fair valuation.
AMFI reshuffle: Hindustan Copper among 6 smallcap stocks that may get upgraded to midcap
Six smallcap stocks could be upgraded to the midcap segment in AMFI’s H2 CY26 semi-annual rejig, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities.