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About the stock: Mishra Dhatu Nigam (Midhani) is one of the key manufacturers of critical metals such as special steels, super alloys (nickel base, iron base and cobalt base), titanium alloys etc. The company primarily cater to the requirements...

Data Patterns (DATAPATT) reported a strong quarter, with revenue surging 3.4x YoY. This growth was fueled by a high contribution from the Development segment (up 106x YoY), as the company delivered a strategic contract of ~INR1.8b (taken at a competitive price considering possible longterm opportunities).

Bharat Dynamics (BDL) delivered a strong performance in 2QFY26 as supply chain issues started easing out, resulting in a sharp execution ramp-up. However, margins were affected by project mix during the quarter.

Solid order-book underpins growth as execution accelerates About the stock: Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), one of the largest Defence PSU in India, is engaged in design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade...

Longer term orders pipeline remains robust from both domestic and export markets: Electronic warfare, Radars & Avionics remain the key product segments for company (contributed ~81% to total FY25 revenue and ~71% of total order backlog) for both domestic and exports markets. Moreover, company sees sizable opportunity in other key product segments also like ATE (automated test equipment), Check-out systems, Fire control systems & seekers for existing & future Brahmos missile programs. Upcoming BrahMos-II program, which is also expected to...

About the stock: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is a shipbuilding company in India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), The company's extensive product range spans from Warships to Weapons', including Commercial ships, various Deck Machinery, Marine Diesel Engines, Naval...

MTAR Technologies (MTARTECH) witnessed a setback in its growth trajectory with a weak 2QFY26. Revenue/EBITDA declined 29%/54% YoY, as execution slowed across segments amid tariff-related negotiations.

Favourable ecosystem for domestic defence industry: We believe that the defence electronics market in India is experiencing significant growth, driven by efforts to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on imports. As per the industry reports, defence electronics contribution increased to 30-35% in most platforms and is expected to increase further in the coming years, led by increasing required modernisation in platforms. With having strong capabilities in designing, developing & manufacturing a wide range of strategic electronic products/systems, we believe that BEL...

Bharat Electronics’ (BHE) 2QFY26 revenue/EBITDA/PAT exceeded our estimates, driven by strong execution and better-than-expected margins.

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has received the follow-on order of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk1A worth INR624b from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This is in addition to the previous order of 83 Tejas LCA Mk1A received in Jan’21.

*over or under performance to benchmark index Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) is a leading Indian shipbuilding company located in Mumbai. MDL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India...

About the stock: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is a shipbuilding company in India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), The company's extensive product range spans from Warships to Weapons', including Commercial ships, various Deck Machinery, Marine Diesel Engines, Naval...

Astra Microwave Products (AMP) reported a good set of numbers. Consol. EBITDA registered impressive growth of 71% YoY to INR 410mn driven by 29% YoY growth in revenues to INR 2bn, which in-turn was propelled by 71% YoY surge in defence revenues.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL’s) Q1FY26 performance was broadly in line with the management guidance. EBITDA surged 29% YoY mainly on higher revenue and lower provisioning.

Increase in the company's contribution to the Pension Scheme for Executives has led to higher employee costs. 26.6%. HAL continues to strengthen its position as a key player in India's defence and aerospace, backed by robust prospect pipeline of ~Rs1.0trn over the next few years. Ongoing investments in capacity, capability, and...

BHE’s 1QFY26 PAT exceeded our estimate, driven by better-than-expected margins. Revenue growth was aided by a strong order book, though it was affected to some extent by geopolitical issues.

Indian defence forces are set to make emergency purchases worth Rs 40,000 crore to enhance combat readiness. The initiative focuses on acquiring key systems being prioritised under emergency powers, including surveillance drones, kamikaze drones, missiles, and various types of ammunition.

~Rs.19,400cr, and was marginally lower than initial guidance. For FY26, management guided revenue growth of 15% YoY, EBITDA margins of 27% with an order inflow guidance at Rs.27,000cr. BEL's margin guidance appears achievable, supported by rising indigenous...

We recommend a BUY rating on the stock with a TP of Rs 425/share, implying an upside of 10% from the CMP.