HAL, BEL, Paras Defence, other stocks rise up to 4% after DAC clears proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore

India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved defence procurement proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore, with 82% expected from domestic industry. The clearances cover helicopters, drones, air-defence systems, artillery and naval platforms, supporting military modernisation. Defence stocks may gain investor attention, while indigenous manufacturing, rising capital expenditure and policy support strengthen long-term sector growth prospects.