Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, among others, will now be available for trading in the Futures & Options segment as of April 1. Conversely, HUDCO, Piramal Pharma, Tata Technologies, and Torrent Power have withdrawn from the F&O market, with differing stock lot sizes per company.

Cochin Shipyard reported a significant block trade of approximately INR 24.71 crore, with over 180,000 shares changing hands at a price of INR 1,365.60 per share on the NSE.

Shipyard stocks experienced a notable surge on April 1, with GRSE reporting a remarkable turnover of ₹6,400 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26. This increase can be attributed to the inclusion of Cochin Shipyard in F&O and Mazagon Dock's consistent performance.

The Defense index saw a significant 7% rise today, primarily driven by GRSE's impressive 19% surge, Cochin Shipyard's 15% gain, and Mazagon Dock's 13.5% boost. Notably, Bharat Electronics (BEL) secured new contracts worth ₹6,795 crore. Additionally, GRSE's revenue for the fiscal year 2026 increased by 26% year-over-year, and Midhani reported a 12.3% year-over-year growth. Analysts express optimism towards BEL, Midhani, and Solar Industries due to their demonstrated strong execution.

The Indian stock market experienced a significant boost on April 1st, with both the Nifty 50 and Sensex increasing by approximately 1.56% and 1.65% respectively. This growth was led by gains in defense stocks such as GRSE, Mazagon Dock, and Cochin Shipyard, along with a rally in PSU banks.