Stocks to buy today: IRFC & CDSL among top 6 trading ideas for 24 April 2025

Indian market is expected to consolidate, mirroring mixed global cues. Nifty futures closed positively, while India VIX saw a rise. Option data suggests a trading range between 23,800 and 24,700. Analysts recommend holding above 24,250 for an upward move. Experts suggest buying IRFC, Torrent Pharma, CDSL, Bharat Forge, and Delhivery, with specific targets and stop […]

Stocks to buy: Axis Bank, HUL and LTIMindtree on investors’ radar

Benchmark indices surged for the seventh consecutive session, fueled by strong buying in IT, auto, and pharma stocks. LTIMindtree shares rallied 5%, while Axis Bank fell 0.89% and Hindustan Unilever rose 1%. Analysts recommend monitoring key support and resistance levels for potential breakouts and reversals in these stocks.

Dulux Duel: JSW Paints, Advent-Indigo in race to acquire Akzo India

JSW Paints and a consortium of Advent International and Indigo Paints are vying to acquire Akzo Nobel India, the owner of Dulux Paints, as Akzo Nobel NV seeks to exit the Indian market amidst intense competition. Pidilite Industries is also interested, primarily in Akzo’s decorative business.

IT stocks rise as bears cover shorts, with a new outlook

The Nifty IT index shot up 4.3% – posting its biggest single-day gain in 10 months. HCL surged 7.74%, followed by Coforge, Oracle Financial Services Software, LTI Mindtree and MPhasis, which ended 5-6.4% higher. The surge in IT stocks helped the benchmark Nifty close 0.67% higher on Wednesday.