In Q4 FY25, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) showed significant interest in Indian defence stocks, reflecting confidence in the sector’s growth amid rising geopolitical tensions and government’s focus on indigenous defence production. The defence industry has become a key area for investment. Here’s a look at five defence stocks with high FII holdings of up to 18 percent during this period, highlighting their appeal to global investors.
Here are the top five Defence stocks with high FII holdings of up to 18% in Q4 FY25:
1. Bharat Electronics Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 233,145.40 crore, the shares of Bharat Electronics Limited closed at Rs. 318.95 per equity share, rising nearly 1.01 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 315.75.
As of March 2025, the high FII holding of 17.55 percent signals strong foreign investor confidence in the company. This is followed by promoter holdings at 51.14 percent, DII holdings at 20.87 percent, and public holdings at 10.43 percent.
Bharat Electronics Limited was established in 1954 and is a leading Indian government-owned company engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced electronic products for defence, aerospace, and civilian applications.
2. Azad Engineering Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 10,743.82 crore, the shares of Azad Engineering Limited closed at Rs. 1,663.60 per equity share, rising nearly 3.39 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,609.05.
As of March 2025, the high FII holding of 14.23 percent signals strong foreign investor confidence in the company. This is followed by promoter holdings at 60.32 percent, DII holdings at 8.23 percent, and public holdings at 17.21 percent.
Azad Engineering Limited was established in 1983 and is engaged in manufacturing high-precision aerospace and turbine components. The company serves global customers in the aerospace, defence, energy, and oil & gas sectors.
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3. Kavveri Defence and Wireless Technologies Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 88.55 crore, the shares of Kavveri Defence and Wireless Technologies Limited closed at Rs. 44 per equity share, rising nearly 5 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 41.91.
As of March 2025, the high FII holding of 13.01 percent signals strong foreign investor confidence in the company. This is followed by promoter holdings at 15.14 percent, DII holdings at 0.02 percent, and public holdings at 71.84 percent.
Kavveri Defence and Wireless Technologies Limited was established in 1991 and is engaged in designing and manufacturing wireless communication and defence equipment, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and defence with innovative RF and antenna solutions.
4. Data Patterns (India) Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 13,358.33 crore, the shares of Data Patterns (India) Limited closed at Rs. 2,386.10 per equity share, rising nearly 3.95 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2,295.40.
As of March 2025, the high FII holding of 12.75 percent signals strong foreign investor confidence in the company. This is followed by promoter holdings at 42.41 percent, DII holdings at 7.36 percent, and public holdings at 37.47 percent.
Data Patterns (India) Limited was established in 1985 and is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-performance electronic systems for defence and aerospace applications, offering solutions across radar, communication, electronic warfare, and avionics systems.
5. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 297,136.73 crore, the shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited closed at Rs. 4,443 per equity share, down nearly 1.29 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 4,500.90.
As of March 2025, the high FII holding of 12.08 percent signals strong foreign investor confidence in the company. This is followed by promoter holdings at 71.68 percent, DII holdings at 8.26 percent, and public holdings at 7.97 percent.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was established in 1940 and is a leading Indian aerospace company engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of aircraft, helicopters, and related systems for defence, aerospace, and civilian applications.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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