Israel-Iran war buzz, June 13 -- The Indian defence companies saw a significant rally in Friday's trading session despite stock market crash, following a wave of military strikes by Israel on Iran, concerns about a wider conflict have resurfaced, prompting increased investor interest in defense-related companies.

Shares of Ideaforge Technology surged by up to 8.1 per cent on the BSE, reaching Rs.599.60, emerging as the top gainer among Indian defence stocks. Meanwhile, Bharat Dynamics share price rallied 4.6 per cent to Rs.1930.40 on July 13.

Shares of Garden Reach Shipbuilders rose by 6%, while Zen Technologies and Cochin Shipyard are up by 4% to 5%.

Other defence stocks like Paras Defence, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bharat Electron...