India’s Fighter Jet Power Shakes Chinese Market: J-10 Maker in Turbulence

Poonam Sharma 

Chinese J-10 Fighter Jet Manufacturer’s Stock Crashes After India’s Convincing Win, Highlight on Indian Jets’ Superiority

The Chinese defense industry took a huge hit as the share of the producer of China’s J-10 fighter aircraft plummeted after India’s recent and conclusive war victory that not only reasserted its dominance in the region but also brought attention from around the globe to the better performance of homegrown Indian fighter jets such as the  HAL Tejas .

The sudden plunge in share price of the Chinese aviation firm followed soon after Indian Prime Minister’s public recognition of India’s sophisticated air strength and tactical success in the mission, informally referred to as **’Operation Sindoor’**. The operation reportedly witnessed Indian aircraft outpacing and outperforming Chinese-borne aircraft flown by Pakistan, such as the JF-17 derivative of China’s J-10 technology.

The incident has deeply dented the international reputation of the Chinese J-10, frequently touted by China as a fourth-generation multirole combat aircraft that is capable of rivaling Western and Indian platforms. But military experts have raised long-standing doubts about the performance and fighting capability of the jet in real-time, especially in contested areas.

India’s  HAL Tejas, the indigenously built light combat aircraft, has become a representation of India’s increasing aerospace and defense production capabilities. Built with agility, supersonic speed, and sophisticated avionics, Tejas has repeatedly demonstrated its combat capability in live exercises and now, apparently, in operational combat situations.

The upgraded Tejas Mk-1A includes  better radar, electronic warfare capabilities, beyond-visual-range missile capability, and lower radar signature , which places it among the most modern light combat fighters in its category.

India’s Tejas fighter jets have not only shown air superiority but also highlighted the success of self-reliant defence technology.

Some nations such as Argentina, Egypt, and the Philippines  are currently considering the Tejas for their respective air forces, which could have been potential markets for the Chinese J-10 or JF-17.

Chinese Defense Stocks Under Pressure

Market analysts observe that investor confidence in Chinese defense exports has been dented, with most questioning Beijing’s aerospace products’ true battlefield worth. The J-10 stock slump is being seen as a reflection of wider trust issues among global buyers.

Furthermore, India’s aggressive export policy and blemish-free record in arms diplomacy are starkly juxtaposed with questions over China’s military transparency and quality control.

As India continues to emerge as a global defense exporter with battle-hardened platforms such as Tejas and BrahMos, China’s stranglehold on low-cost defense markets could start loosening—particularly if the trend continues. The future of air combat dominance might no longer depend on mere numbers but on proven performance and trust, where India appears to be flying ahead.