Hindustan Zinc shares can rally to Rs 660, says Jefferies after initiating with Buy. Here’s why
Hindustan Zinc share price surged after Jefferies initiated coverage with a ‘Buy’ rating, targeting Rs 660. Record silver prices and strong cost efficiency are driving growth, with earnings projected to expand significantly. The company’s robust cash generation and healthy returns are expected to continue, making it a key beneficiary of metal price trends.
RBI doubles liquidity injection to Rs 1.5 Lakh crore ahead of tax payments
The Reserve Bank of India is injecting Rs 1.5 lakh crore into the financial system. This move aims to prevent any cash crunch as advance tax and GST payments are due. The central bank is conducting a dollar-rupee buy-sell swap to add more liquidity. This action will help keep overnight interest rates stable.
NCDEX gets Sebi nod for mutual fund platform ahead of equity launch
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Ltd, NCDEX, has received in-principle approval from Sebi to launch a mutual fund transaction platform. This platform will enable investors to subscribe to and redeem mutual fund units. The exchange aims to expand financial inclusion by targeting rural and semi-urban areas with low-denomination systematic investment plans.
Unique Picks: 11 stocks held by a single MF scheme in November, plunge up to 65% in CY25
ETMarkets identified 23 stocks held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme with holdings above Rs 10 crore as of November 2025. While 17 stocks posted losses of 25–66% in CY25, a few, led by Cupid, surged up to 420%, highlighting high-risk, high-reward opportunities in exclusive MF portfolios.
2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Bhosale
Indian equity markets rebounded on Monday, led by banking stocks, after testing key support levels. While the near-term bias remains positive, the market is expected to trade within a narrow range. Experts see improving technical signals in broader markets and recommend a selective buy-on-dips strategy, highlighting opportunities in IDFC First Bank and Britannia.
Amish Shah turns bullish on pharma, remains cautious on IT
Indian equities are poised for a constructive phase, with strategists anticipating earnings acceleration and a potential revival in foreign investor interest. While near-term earnings surprises are limited, FY27 is projected to see significant growth. Pharma is favored over IT, with selective opportunities in midcaps and other sectors.
Andrew Freris cautions investors on overheated US equities and rate-cut hopes
Andrew Freris criticizes the Federal Reserve’s rate cut, deeming it based on outdated data and ignoring accelerating inflation. He maintains a negative outlook on US equities, particularly tech and AI stocks, citing earnings disappointments and uncertain future returns.
Defence stocks under pressure, bottom-fishing risky for now: Anand James of Geojit
Defence stocks face continued selling pressure, with technical indicators suggesting further weakness. Geojit Investments’ Anand James advises caution against premature bottom-fishing in the sector. Meanwhile, the Nifty Metal index shows bullish signs with strong upside potential, and specific stock recommendations are provided for Anantraj and Sequent.
100% FDI to deepen insurance penetration, not disrupt top players: Nitin Raheja
The government’s 100% FDI in insurance is expected to boost sector penetration rather than disrupt established players, according to Nitin Raheja. While smaller insurers may benefit from capital infusion, larger ones are well-capitalized. The move also allows combined life and general insurance operations, offering scale benefits and a positive outlook for the sector.
Wipro shares in focus following strategic AI partnerships with Google Cloud, Microsoft
Wipro shares are expected to see movement following significant AI partnerships. The company is enhancing enterprise AI adoption with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise and Microsoft’s AI tools. These collaborations aim to transform businesses into early AI adopters, boosting productivity and innovation across various sectors. Wipro is also upskilling its workforce to leverage these advanced technologies.