Technical picks: HDFC Life, Pidilite Industries among 5 stocks that can rally up to 20% in short term
Indian equity benchmarks ended slightly lower on Friday but recorded a third consecutive monthly gain, buoyed by steady institutional inflows and strong corporate earnings, despite global trade and geopolitical concerns. The Nifty 50 rose 1.7% and the Sensex gained 1.5% in May. Amid this positive backdrop, analysts have identified five technical picks that could deliver […]
Bank Nifty is looking more promising compared to the Nifty: Rajesh Palviya
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities sees potential Bank Nifty breakout above 55,800. This could lead to new highs, fueled by PSU bank accumulation. Nifty and Bank Nifty rollovers are high. A Nifty breakout above 24,900 could trigger a rally to 25,200. BSE, IndiGo, and Bharti Hexacom are strong. BSE could reach 2800-2900. IndiGo may hit […]
Nomura lifts Nifty target price by 1,170 points, unveils 17 top stock picks
Nomura observed that, despite overall earnings estimate reductions, India’s Q4 season saw more companies outperform than underperform. Since March 2025, consensus earnings estimates for FY26 and FY27 have been lowered by 2.3% and 1.4%, respectively.
Smallcap stocks are doubling money like it’s 2024 once again. Should you jump in?
Smallcap stocks are experiencing a resurgence, mirroring the gains seen in 2024, with the BSE Smallcap Index significantly outperforming the Nifty. While economic recovery and liquidity inflows fuel this rally, experts caution about stretched valuations and the need for selective stock picking based on strong fundamentals.
Auto rally more defensive than explosive: Anshul Saigal
Anshul Saigal of Saigal Capital suggests metal stocks are poised for growth due to cyclical lows, attractive valuations, and rising global demand. While auto sector growth is modest, excitement stems from increased profitability in SUVs and anticipated commercial vehicle volume growth. Saigal views promoter buying as a stronger indicator than selling, attributing sales to various […]
Reliance Power shares rally 5% to hit fresh 52-week high amid volume surge and clean energy order win
Reliance Power shares: Reliance Power’s recent gains follow its May 28 announcement that subsidiary Reliance NU Energies received a Letter of Award from SJVN for a 350 MW ISTS-connected solar project, along with a 175 MW/700 MWh battery storage system.
Niva Bupa shares fall 11% as PE investor sells 12% stake in block deal
Niva Bupa shares: ETNOW had reported that Fettle Tone LLP, an investment arm of True North, was likely to offload up to 122 million shares, representing about 6.7% of Niva Bupa’s equity. Additionally, CEO Krishnan Ramachandran was expected to sell around 10 million shares, or 0.5% of the company’s stake. The shares were priced at […]
Power, defence and railway PSUs expected to thrive: Ajay Bagga
Government and household spending are currently fueling infrastructure growth, while private capital expenditure remains sluggish due to low capacity utilization and policy uncertainty. Infrastructure providers linked to government projects in power, defence, and railways are expected to thrive. The focus should be on import substitution to boost domestic production, as large-scale private investment is still […]
ETMarkets Smart Talk – Auto, QSR, and defence among top picks in current market cycle: PL Capital’s Sandip Raichura
Sandip Raichura of PL Capital Group anticipates near-term market pressure amid global uncertainties, but remains optimistic about Indian equities due to structural and cyclical factors. He highlights Auto, QSR, and Defence as promising sectors. Raichura advises HNIs to favor large-cap stocks and longer tenor bond funds, while suggesting gold remains a valuable portfolio component despite […]
Nykaa shares in focus after reporting 193% YoY surge in Q4 PAT
Nykaa’s parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, witnessed a significant surge in its Q4FY25 consolidated profit after tax, jumping 193% YoY to ₹20 crore. Revenue from operations also increased by 24% YoY to ₹2,267 crore.