Shares of defence shipbuilders surged despite broader market weakness, with Mazagon Dock rising 18% in two days and Cochin Shipyard gaining 9%. The rally follows escalating geopolitical tensions and reports of a naval strike near Sri Lanka, raising expectations of higher maritime defence spending and improved order prospects for Indian shipyards.
Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Nalco and other metal stocks slide up to 5%. Here’s why
Metal stocks tumbled up to 5% on Monday, with the Nifty Metal index falling over 2% amid a decline in metal prices and rising expectations