Vodafone Idea shares surged over 4% to a new record high, driven by a significant net profit increase in Q4 FY26, largely due to accounting gains. Despite a near 100% rally in the past year, brokerages remain cautious, with Nomura downgrading to ‘Neutral’ while increasing its target price, citing the need for successful debt raises to fund its strategic plan.
Markets may consolidate; micro, small and mid-caps could lead alpha generation, says Quant Mutual Fund
Quant Mutual Fund expects Indian equities to consolidate after the recent rally but believes micro-, small- and mid-cap stocks will drive alpha. It remains bullish