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HDFC Defence Fund raises stake in Mazagon Dock, Tata Motors and 3 others in June

The HDFC Defence Fund boosted its holdings in Mazagon Dock and Tata Motors during June. It also added shares of Bharat Electronics, BEML, and Bosch to its portfolio. The fund completely exited Rishabh Instruments, selling its entire stake. Seventeen existing stock exposures remained unchanged, including Bharat Forge and HAL. The…

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Defence valuations 'obnoxious'; private banks look strong: Sandip Sabharwal's full market playbook

Investor Sandip Sabharwal cautions that while the defence rally is real, many stock prices have outpaced reality. He favors Bharat Electronics but finds many small-cap defence stocks "obnoxious." Pharma offers decent but unexciting prospects. Sabharwal is constructive on private banks, anticipating accelerated growth. IT valuations are attractive but lack clear…

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Bharat Forge bags Rs 425 crore Ministry of Defence contract for Navy generators

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. This deal, under the 'Buy (Indian)' category with 60% indigenous content, aims to boost domestic manufacturing of critical naval technology. The generators are vital for powering…

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Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrived

India's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the Aatmanirbhar Bharat program and a record defence budget, signifies the emergence of a robust defence-industrial ecosystem with expanding private sector participation and record exports.

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HDFC Defence Fund adds Tata Motors, reduces exposure in MTAR Technologies and 1 other in May

HDFC Defence Fund added Tata Motors to its portfolio in May while trimming holdings in MTAR Technologies and Rishabh Instruments. The fund increased exposure to key defence-linked stocks, including Bharat Electronics, Bharat Forge, Bharat Dynamics and Mazagon Dock, reflecting sector-focused conviction

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HAL out, Tata and L&T in: IAF pushes ahead with private firms to fulfil India’s AMCA fifth-generation jet dream

India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has advanced with the Defence Ministry inviting bids from private firms for its development. Three consortia, including Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro, are vying to build the stealth fighter. Stringent timelines aim for the first prototype flight within 30 months,…

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Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes off

The Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three private sector-led groups — Tata Advanced Systems, the Larsen & Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited alliance, and the Bharat Forge-BEML combine — marking a major shift from India’s traditional state-led defence production model.

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Defence Ministry issues AMCA fighter jet tenders to Tata, L&T-BEL, Bharat Forge-BEML: Report

India's defence ministry has moved forward with its indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet program. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft RFP has been issued to three shortlisted companies. This marks a significant step towards developing a stealth fighter for the Indian Air Force. Prototypes are expected to fly by 2032. Deliveries of…

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Corporate India gets a call of duty and it's raring to go

In a dynamic shift, India's defence industry is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation where private corporations are spearheading pivotal projects like the creation of cutting-edge fighter jets. This transition from a state-controlled realm to vibrant private sector involvement is set to unleash a wave of innovation and operational efficiency. Meanwhile, emerging…

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HDFC Defence Fund increase stake in HAL, Bharat Electronics & 6 other stocks in April

HDFC Defence Fund, the sector's sole actively managed offering, significantly boosted its holdings in Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics during April. The fund also increased its stake in six other companies, including Aequs, while reducing its exposure to Rishabh Instruments. Its portfolio remained stable with 22 stocks across various…

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Brazil's Embraer names Bharat Forge as supplier for forged raw materials

Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer has signed its first forged raw material supply contract with Indian firm Bharat Forge Limited. This agreement marks a significant step in Embraer's supply chain diversification strategy, aiming to enhance resilience and competitiveness while fostering the Indian aerospace industry's growth.

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