Will the Rs 79,000-Crore DAC Boost Help HAL, BEL, and Other Defence Stocks Thrive in 2026?

Will the Rs 79,000-Crore DAC Boost Help HAL, BEL, and Other Defence Stocks Thrive in 2026?

India’s defence manufacturing story is entering a powerful new phase as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) clears procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore. This massive approval has reignited investor interest in defence stocks such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), and other key players across the defence ecosystem.