Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, BEL, Tata Motors, NTPC, and HCL Tech were top gainers on the Sensex. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma saw losses. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks continued to attract investor interest, with the Nifty MidCap up 0.23% and Nifty SmallCap up 0.56%.

Sector-wise, Nifty Auto and Private Bank indices led gains, each rising 0.8%, while Nifty Realty added 0.6%. Nifty IT slipped 0.14% due to mixed performance of technology stocks. Analysts highlighted easing India-US trade tensions, signaling a possible trade deal in the coming weeks.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹68 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased ₹4,650 crore, supporting the market. Experts advised cautious buy-on-dips strategy, booking partial profits during rallies, and using stop-losses for risk management.

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Operation Sindoor, where nearly 400 drones fired by Pakistan were neutralised, revealed the need for SAKSHAM. The Army upgraded its approach from Tactical Battle Area (TBA) to Tactical Battlefield Space (TBS). This allows forces to control both land and air littoral zones in modern conflicts.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) developed SAKSHAM with the Army. The system connects own and enemy UAS data, CUAS sensors, and soft/hard-kill systems on a GIS-based platform. It provides commanders with real-time information and a scalable, flexible architecture for evolving threats.

SAKSHAM uses AI-enabled threat analysis for faster decision-making. Fully indigenous, it supports India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. The Fast Track Procurement route will speed up rollout. The Army plans to equip all field formations within a year, strengthening India’s counter-drone and battlefield capabilities.

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The Sensex rose over 100 points in early trade and was trading at 81,843, up 52 points or 0.06 per cent. The Nifty gained 34 points or 0.14 per cent, reaching 25,112 after an intra-day high of 25,140. Top Sensex gainers included Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv, and BEL.

Major losers included Trent, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, TCS, SBI, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, and Infosys, slipping up to 2.7 per cent. In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap index gained 0.08 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.41 per cent, indicating strong interest in smaller companies.

Among sectoral indices, Nifty Metal and Nifty IT were top performers, each gaining 0.4 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank fell 0.3 per cent due to profit booking. Analysts said positive sentiment remains, and short-covering could trigger further gains if market news turns favourable.

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