JM Financial on Marico: Buy| Target Rs 875| LTP Rs 761| Potential Upside: 16% JM Financial has maintained a Buy rating on Marico with a target price of ₹875, indicating a potential upside of nearly 16% from the current market price of ₹761. (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. […]
Non-life insurers seen holding up better than life peers
Mumbai: Indian insurers across the spectrum of services are expected to report rather circumspect fourth-quarter earnings, with a meltdown in equities in the aftermath of the Iran war wiping out investment gains for bulge-bracket institutional holders of stock, brokerages said. Industry profitability is expected to be muted due to market conditions, Emkay said in a […]
Stocks in news: Nykaa, Godrej Consumer, Titagarh Rail, Fino Payments Bank, NMDC
Markets witnessed a volatile session on Monday but ended with gains of over 1%. The rebound over the past two sessions is encouraging, but analysts say a decisive cool-off in crude oil prices and a corresponding decline in India Vix remain critical for a sustained recovery. Going ahead, a break above the 23,000 mark could […]
BofA Securities cuts Nifty earnings target to 8.5%, says market not in value zone
Global brokerage firm BofA Securities has cut its Nifty FY27 earnings growth estimate to 8.5% year-on-year from 11% earlier, warning that Indian equities are “still not in a value zone” despite the recent correction driven by the Iran conflict and stagflation risks. The brokerage said the prolonged West Asia crisis has sharpened the risk of […]
V-Mart Retail shares rocket over 30% in three days! What’s fuelling the rally?
Shares of V-Mart Retail Ltd. rose as much as 14% to hit an intraday high of Rs 623 on the BSE on Monday, extending gains for a third straight session. The stock has rallied about 31% during this period. The upmove follows a strong quarterly update from the company. Revenue from operations came in at […]
FIIs keep cutting stakes in 14 smallcap stocks as shares crash up to 65% in 3 months – FII Sell Signal
Investors closely watch FII activity, recognizing that foreign institutions typically invest only after extensive research. While tracking where they are buying is important, observing where they are reducing their stakes can be just as insightful. A deep dive into the smallcap space reveals a striking trend: FIIs trimmed holdings in nearly 398 smallcap stocks over […]
Morgan Stanley upgrades DMart to overweight, says juggernaut is rolling! Here’s why
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley has upgraded Avenue Supermarts, the operator of DMart, to overweight from equalweight after a strong fourth quarter update, signalling that the ‘juggernaut’ is gathering momentum. With a target price of Rs 5,188 (previously Rs 4,552), the brokerage implies an upside of 19% from current market levels. Analysts added that DMart […]
India’s NSE to launch Platts‑based crude futures in tie-up with S&P Global Energy
India’s National Stock Exchange will launch exchange-traded derivatives based on Platts oil price benchmarks through a collaboration with S&P Global Energy, the bourse said on Monday. The move comes as India’s market regulator pushes to deepen commodity derivatives markets and attract greater institutional participation, including in metals and energy contracts. The products will offer tools […]
Insurance firms raise stakes in 10 mid-cap stocks in Q3FY26 – Stake Rise
An increase in insurance shareholding indicates that insurance companies have raised their stakes in a company during the current quarter compared to the previous one. In the NSE midcap-cap segment, we highlighted the top 10 stocks that saw a rise in insurance shareholding from the September ’25 quarter to the December ’25 quarter, based on […]
Sebi considering large-scale training push for independent directors to boost corporate governance: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is seeking to undertake a large-scale capacity-building initiative for independent directors to further improve corporate governance in the country, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Monday, signalling a shift in focus from regulatory frameworks to improving the effectiveness of boardroom decision-making. Speaking at an industry […]