Defence stocks explode Rs 43,000 crore in single day: Is this the dawn of a super rally?

Defence stocks surged Rs 43,000 crore on Friday, lifting the Nifty Defence index to an eight-week high. Gains were driven by new submarine orders, a 15-year MoD modernisation roadmap, and strong order books. Analysts see long-term potential but caution that near-term upside may be limited by valuations and execution capacity.