Avoiding chemicals and cement stocks; new-age consumption stocks long-term bets: Pratik Gupta

Kotak Securities anticipates a stronger second half for Indian markets, driven by festive demand and favorable monsoons benefiting rural areas. While consumer tech leaders like Nykaa and Honasa show long-term promise, high valuations in consumer companies raise concerns. Cautious approach is advised due to global economic uncertainty, prioritizing capital preservation over aggressive returns.

5 stocks that may give up to 38% returns

Brokerages have turned positive on a range of stocks across sectors, projecting double-digit upside potential based on strong growth prospects and supportive business fundamentals for the next 12 months.We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:

Dipan Mehta highlights capital goods and power as next market leaders

Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities expresses disappointment in the banking sector’s recent performance, citing increased competition hindering growth. Excluding PSU banks, many NBFCs and private banks have underperformed. Mehta suggests investors look beyond banking for market outperformance, highlighting potential in capital goods, power equipment, and select two-wheeler companies. While pockets of growth exist, consistent exceptional […]

NMDC shares jump 2% after 23% YoY revenue growth, despite marginal PAT dip

NMDC shares experienced a rise of 2.5% following the announcement of robust first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026. Revenue saw a significant increase, driven by higher iron ore production and sales. While profit dipped slightly, operational performance was strong. The company holds substantial investments in various subsidiaries and joint ventures, both domestically and internationally.