New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- HAL vs BEL vs BDL vs Mazagon Dock: Indian defence stocks have remained in focus in the near-term amid the ongoing US-Iran war, record-high order books, and a massive rise in international military exports.

Therefore, investors might wonder whether it is the right time to put their money in defence stocks like Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bharat Electronics (BEL), Bharat Dynamics and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.

On Monday, Defence shares across both private and public sector companies extended their gains, with the Nifty India Defence Index climbing 1% to a fresh high of 9,912.75 during Monday's intraday trade on the NSE.

The index advanced for the fourth consecutive session, rising nearly 3% over the period. On Augu...