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.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain