CLSA flags margin recovery ahead for HDFC Bank, predicts 27% headroom despite weak start to the year
CLSA has reiterated its “Outperform” rating on HDFC Bank, setting a target price of ₹1,200 and implying over 27% upside from current levels despite recent stock weakness. The brokerage views concerns over deposit growth and margins as temporary and expects FY27 to be a bounce-back year.
Mukul Agrawal reshapes Rs 6,500-crore portfolio in Q3: Two new stocks, one exit. Do you own?
Mukul Agrawal has updated his Rs 6,500-crore stock portfolio. He added Hindustan Construction and Sudeep Pharma. Agrawal reduced his stake in Monolithisch and likely exited Stanley Lifestyles. His portfolio includes several multibagger stocks from the past year. These include Osel Devices, Zelio E-Mobility, Monolithisch India, Zota Health Care, and ASM Technologies.
ICICI Prudential Life Q3 Results: PAT jumps 19% YoY to Rs 397 crore, net premium income drops 4%
ICICI Prudential Life reported a 19% YoY rise in Q3 PAT to Rs 387 crore even as net premium income fell 3.7%. VNB touched Rs 615 crore with strong margins, while AUM grew 6.5%. Retail protection APE surged over 40%, supported by GST reforms and rising policy volumes.
Reliance Industries shares slip 2%, down 8% in 2026. Time to buy before Q3?
Reliance Industries shares have seen a decline of over 8% in early 2026, reaching an intraday low of Rs 1,448. Technical analysts suggest this is a healthy consolidation within an uptrend, with strong support expected around Rs 1,380-1,440. Investors with a medium-to-long-term view may consider buying on dips.
Ashish Kacholia-backed Balu Forge shares bounce back 13% after sharp YTD fall
Balu Forge Industries shares surged up to 13% intraday after the company clarified that a recent Income Tax Department search concluded without finding any incriminating documents or unaccounted assets. The company confirmed no impact on business operations, providing relief to investors, including ace investor Ashish Kacholia.
Biocon QIP to ease balance sheet pressure; metals, PSU banks favoured in near term: Nischal Maheshwari
Biocon’s fundraising is viewed positively to manage debt. Expert Nischal Maheshwari is optimistic about Biocon’s future, expecting earlier investments to yield returns. He also favors contract development and manufacturing firms like Laurus Labs. Maheshwari sees potential in banking, metals, and power sectors, particularly execution-focused players in power.
Earnings better than expected, but IT sector still lacks growth visibility: Sandip Agarwal
India’s top IT firms have started their earnings season with results slightly better than expected. Companies like TCS and HCL Tech are managing costs and benefiting from currency movements. However, underlying business growth remains slow. Experts suggest that while current performance is acceptable, significant demand revival is not yet visible.
IFCI shares surge 21% in two days amid heavy trading volumes
IFCI shares rallied sharply on heavy volumes, prompting an exchange query amid heightened investor activity. Strong recent gains, elevated valuations and positive technical indicators signal improving momentum, though mixed financial trends and supply-side risks warrant caution. The stock’s long-term performance remains robust despite short-term volatility.
Gold and silver momentum high, but majority of move may be priced in: Ashi Anand
Metal stocks have seen a significant rally, with precious metals driven by geopolitical concerns and industrial metals like copper poised for growth due to AI investments. However, steel faces caution due to weak demand from China. The IT sector is bifurcated, with digital platforms showing long-term promise and traditional IT services anticipating AI-driven growth and […]
Gold prices ease by Rs 300, silver above Rs 2.69 lakh amid geopolitical unrest. Is this a dip worth buying?
Gold prices eased on MCX after hitting record highs, while silver remained firm amid geopolitical tensions. Analysts cite profit booking, strong safe-haven demand and expectations of US rate cuts, with experts advising buying on dips despite elevated volatility.