Nomura picks Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd as top stock among state oil firms. The brokerage highlights BPCL’s refining efficiency and balanced business. Nomura projects a potential 26% rally in BPCL shares. They raise the target price to Rs 435, reiterating a ‘buy’ rating. BPCL’s superior refining performance sets it apart from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Nifty Bank lot size increases to 35 with effect from July 31 for monthly expiries
NSE has revised lot sizes for derivative contracts on Bank Nifty (from 30 to 35) and Nifty Midcap Select (from 120 to 140), effective July