Defence Stocks Fly High: Paras Defence and ideaForge Share Price Jump up to 13% Amid West Asia Tensions

Paras Defence and ideaForge Technology have recorded gains of up to 13% following the escalation of hostilities in West Asia, a movement mirrored across several defence‑related equities.
Paras Defence and ideaForge Rally on Geopolitical Tension
Both Paras Defence and ideaForge traded with increases of 13% after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones into Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei.
The Israeli army responded with strikes on senior Hezbollah militants in the Beirut area and southern Lebanon. The heightened demand for defence equipment and related components has driven the upward price movement.
Broader Performance of Defence Stocks
The Nifty India Defence Index has risen 5% in the first two months of the year. MTAR Technologies leads the sector with a 57% rise, trading close to its 52-week high of ₹3,907.
Bharat Forge shares are up 30%, while Data Patterns and Bharat Electronics Limited have gained 30% and 11% respectively, with BEL nearing its record level of ₹461. Bharat Dynamics remains a laggard, down nearly 40% from its 52-week high.
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Conclusion
Paras Defence and ideaForge have each risen 13% amid the Iran‑Israel war, while the broader defence index is up 5% and several peers show strong gains. Bharat Dynamics continues to underperform, remaining well below its recent peak.
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Published on: Mar 2, 2026, 11:10 AM IST

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