Nifty India Defence

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As of Mar 30, 2026, the PE ratio is 45.72 and the PB ratio is 9.60

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Index Report

Easy-to-read, rules-based summary. Educational only.

1) Index Snapshot (1-minute read)

Nifty India Defence is at 7,214.30 as of Mar 30, 2026. 1Y CAGR is 38.44%. It is 20.53% below its recent peak. Current valuation: PE 45.72, PB 9.60.

As of
Mar 30, 2026
Current Value
7,214.30
PE / PB
45.72 / 9.60
Dividend Yield
0.67%
1Y CAGR
38.44%
3Y CAGR
-
5Y CAGR
-
Volatility (1Y)
27.00%
Drawdown from Peak
20.53%

2) Valuation Zone

Zone is Cheap based on the last 15Y of PE/PB history.

Cheappercentile
PE 45.72 vs 5Y avg 48.47 (-5.68%)
PE 45.72 vs 10Y avg 48.47 (-5.68%)
PE 45.72 vs 15Y avg 48.47 (-5.68%)
PB 9.60 vs 5Y avg 11.27 (-14.85%)
PB 9.60 vs 10Y avg 11.27 (-14.85%)
PB 9.60 vs 15Y avg 11.27 (-14.85%)

3) Earnings Growth Health

Trend:Improving

Composite proxy: 20.09% (weighted 1Y/3Y/5Y/10Y/15Y).

Status map: 1Y Improving.

1YImproving
Price CAGR: 38.44%
PE CAGR: 18.35%
Proxy: 20.09%
3YN/A
Price CAGR: -
PE CAGR: -
Proxy: -
5YN/A
Price CAGR: -
PE CAGR: -
Proxy: -
10YN/A
Price CAGR: -
PE CAGR: -
Proxy: -
15YN/A
Price CAGR: -
PE CAGR: -
Proxy: -

Proxy = price CAGR minus PE CAGR. Overall trend uses weighted proxy across 1Y/3Y/5Y/10Y/15Y, so single-year noise has less impact.

4) Sector Contribution Breakdown

Based on constituent counts (weights not available).

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
90.00%
CHEMICALS
10.00%

5) Risk Signals

  • Volatility is high (27.00%). Expect bigger swings.
  • Index is 20.53% below its recent peak.
  • Valuation is supportive vs history.

Signals are descriptive, not predictions.

6) Action Guidance

SIP
Increase

Consider increasing SIP if cashflow allows.

Lump-sum
Yes

A small, staggered lump-sum can be considered.

Rules-based guidance for long-term investors. Not a buy/sell call.

7) Index vs Inflation vs FD

Inflation and FD rates are not configured yet.

Technical Signals

OverboughtDeath Cross ActiveBollinger Lower Touch

Recent Performance

Analyze the recent performance of the Nifty India Defence, including its recent highs and lows

Recent HighRecent LowCurrent Market Mar 30, 2026
PEPBDIVPointsPEPBDIVPointsFall(%)~PEPBDIVPoints
Jun 23, 2025Mar 30, 2026~Mar 30, 2026
64.9215.950.409078.3045.729.600.677214.30-20.53

45.729.600.677214.30 (0% )

Performance

Past performance returns (%) of the index

#1D1W1M3M6M1Y3Y5Y7Y10Y15Y
Nifty India Defence-2.8-7.42-10.54-3.33-13.2515.47-----

Fundamentals

Nifty India Defence

PEPBDiv
45.729.600.67

Index Companies

Companies included in this index

Companies
Name of the companyIndustrySymbol
Astra Microwave Products Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGASTRAMICRO
BEML Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGBEML
Bharat Dynamics Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGBDL
Bharat Electronics Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGBEL
Cochin Shipyard Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGCOCHINSHIP
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGGRSE
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGHAL
MTAR Technologies Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGMTARTECH
Mazagoan Dock Shipbuilders Ltd.INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGMAZDOCK
Solar Industries India Ltd.CHEMICALSSOLARINDS

About

The Nifty Defence Index offers a strategic approach to investing in India's growing defense sector. It tracks a curated portfolio of companies significantly involved in defense production, research, and technology. By following this index, you gain exposure to companies that play a vital role in strengthening India's national security, while potentially benefiting from the sector's growth trajectory.

Portfolio Characteristics

MethodologyPeriodic Capped Free Float
No. of Constituents10
Launch Date2022-04-19
Calculation FrequencyEnd of day
Index RebalancingSemi - Annually