Indian defence stocks surged as the government announced a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in defence production for fiscal 2026, a 15.6% increase from the previous year. This growth, driven by policy push and rising global demand, has led to a strong rally in defence companies and the Nifty Defence Index, which is up 23% year-to-date.
Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, eight stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on September 29, 2026, according to StockEdge’s technical scan data.