Defence Stocks Rising Amid West Asia Tensions: Paras Defence Share Price Surges 12%

Posted by : Kashish Aggarwal | Thu Mar 05 2026

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Over the past few days, the US and Israel discovered a coordinated military operation targeting Iran. While the geopolitical outcome remains uncertain, defence stocks such as Bharat Dynamics, Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Solar Industries India, and Paras Defence and Space Technologies are rising, with investors continuously watching the defence industry amid escalating tensions in West Asia. India’s defence allocation has risen consistently.

Some defence stocks have seen continuous surges amid these geopolitical tensions arising from the US-Iran-Israel war.

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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL):

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The current Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) share price is ₹457.90, which reflects a rise of 2.48% on the NSE, after rising 2.44% to an intraday high of ₹459.10 compared with the previous close of ₹446.85.

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) stands at 38.9% on a nil-debt balance sheet, with a 3-year profit CAGR of 30.4% and sales CAGR of 15.6%.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited:

The recent share price of Hindustan Aeronautics is ₹3,892.80, up 0.46% from the previous day’s close of ₹3,876.80, as defence stocks have been consistently rising on the NSE.

The company’s revenue is structured around advance payments and milestone collections on long-duration contracts. The trailing P/E is 29.81 against a 5-year average of 21.76.

Also Read: Why is Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Share Price Rising?

Paras Defence Limited:

Paras Defence is the top gainer among defence stocks, rising 13.77% to ₹728.15 over the past 5 days, as investors bet on increased domestic defence procurement and export opportunities. The company has signed an MoU with Green Optics Co.Ltd; South Korea.

The recent Paras Defence share price is ₹727.50, up 1.73% on the NSE over the past day; the intraday high is ₹760.00, and the intraday low is ₹722.00. The Paras Defence stock has a 52-week high of ₹972.50 and a 52-week low of ₹410.65.

What Analysts Predict for Defence Stocks in India?

Anil R, Senior Research Analyst, Geojit Investments, anticipated that the defence share price would surge, as the sharp escalation in global geopolitical tensions has revived investor interest in defence equities. Goldman Sachs maintains a positive stance on the sector, retaining a ‘Buy’ rating on Solar Industries and PTC Industries. Among defence PSUs, it continues to prefer Bharat Electronics.

Also Read- Best Defence Penny Stocks to Watch for Strong Growth in 2026

Defence Index Performance

The Nifty India Defence index was trading down at 8185.65, down 112.40 points or 1.21% over the last day. The index has fallen 1.53% in the past week. However, it has gained 3.63% in the last month and 3.69% over three months. Year-to-date gains stand at 4.67%, while the index has risen 47.34% over the past year.