Renewed India-Pakistan tensions have sparked investor interest in Indian defence stocks, with companies like Cochin Shipyard and Bharat Dynamics seeing significant gains. Anticipation of increased defence spending and potential export opportunities are driving this surge. While long-term prospects remain strong, some fund managers caution about the current elevated valuations and the pace of the rebound.
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