Defence stocks rally up to 19%, Paras Defence and GRSE among top gainers

Paras Defence shares advanced 19% to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,373.80 on BSE amid a block deal of 3.29 lakh shares, while PSU defence stock GRSE was also trading around 12% higher. Mazagon Dock, Cochin Shipyard, and Astra Microwave were also trading around 5-8% higher.