Kumar Gaurav

Steel cos to face near-term headwinds, warns Elara Capital; flags 4 reasons

Elara expects steel companies to face near-term headwinds, driven by softer steel prices alongside rising raw material costs, which are likely to result in margin compression in Q3FY26

Astra Microwave set for growth; Motilal Oswal initiates coverage with 'Buy'

The brokerage views the company as a long-term investment in defense electronics, expecting its revenue growth to accelerate between FY27 and FY30

Growth guidance firm for Amber Ent, says BNP Paribas; retains 'Outperform'

The brokerage believes Amber Enterprises is on track to deliver its USD 1 billion electronics revenue guidance by FY29, with significant margin upside driven by recent acquisitions

Boost your portfolio with these 15 govt-backed high dividend yield stocks

Coal India leads the list with a dividend yield of 7 per cent, making it the most attractive dividend play among government-backed companies

Motilal Oswal retains 'Buy' on 360 ONE WAM, sees 18% upside; here's why

At the current market price of ₹1,145, the brokerage has set a target price of ₹1,350, implying an upside of about 18 per cent

Late-night traders, younger investors: India's crypto buzz in 2025

Younger investors continued to dominate activity in the final quarter of the year. On an annual basis, however, the 26-35 age group led, accounting for 45 per cent of all crypto investors

From Bitcoin to meme coins: How Indian crypto portfolios evolved in 2025

The flagship digital asset now accounts for 8.1 per cent of total holdings, highlighting renewed investor appetite for stability in a market often defined by volatility

Beyond metros: How tier-3, tier-4 towns powered India's crypto boom in 2025

Uttar Pradesh led all states, contributing 13 per cent of the total invested value nationwide. Investors in the state displayed a diversified approach in 2025

Elara Capital bets on JSW Infra's strategic expansion; upgrades to 'Buy'

The brokerage expects Ebitda to more than triple from ₹2,300 crore in FY25 to ₹7,200 crore by FY30E

HDFC Sec says 'Buy' again on JK Lakshmi Cement; 5 drivers behind the call

HDFC Securities estimates JK Lakshmi Cement will deliver a 10 per cent volume CAGR during FY25-FY28, with margins recovering to ₹986 per tonne in FY28E from ₹713 per tonne in FY25

Prudential Corporation set to earn ₹10,593-cr from ICICI Prudential AMC IPO

The ₹10,602.65-crore IPO is a pure Offer for Sale (OFS), with Prudential Corporation Holdings offloading up to 49 million (48,972,994) equity shares, as detailed in the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP)

Tata Steel's expansion blueprint prompts diverging views from brokerages

Tata Group's flagship steelmaker, analysts said, is entering an aggressive expansion phase at a time when steel prices remain volatile, yet its moves are expected to strengthen feedstock security

JM Financial flags broad-based promoter selling, thin buying in Q2FY26

JM Financial pointed out that a higher proportion of promoter stake changes occurred in small-cap firms

India joins global crypto elite, ranks among top 10 in transactional use

As a utility-driven innovator, the country is witnessing rapid growth in its developer ecosystem alongside millions of users turning to digital assets for savings, remittances, and investments

PL Capital upgrades Mahindra Finance to 'Accumulate' from 'Hold'; check why

The brokerage expects credit costs to normalise by FY27 and FY28 while noting that weak asset quality and elevated near-term credit costs will weigh on profitability

Berger Paints may shine brighter; Geojit upgrades to 'Buy' on margin hopes

Sector's competitive landscape, Geojit said, has stabilised and that demand is likely to pick up in the coming months, supported by improved weather conditions and the release of pent-up demand

Elara bets on NTPC, Power Grid; sees hydro sector on strong long-term path

Elara prefers regulated public-sector utilities such as NTPC and Power Grid Corporation, citing assured returns from regulated assets and a strong capacity-addition pipeline

Insurance sector on upswing; brokerages forecast 9-10% FY26 retail APE rise

MOFSL has named Max Financial Services Ltd (MFSL), the parent of Max Life Insurance, as its preferred pick in the sector

Biocon-BBL merger positioned to add value, says Nuvama; retains 'Buy' call

The optimism stems from the company's plan to increase its stake in Biocon Biologics (BBL), the expected consolidation of the Biologics arm, and improving fundamentals

Phillip Capital sees brighter colours for paints sector; check top picks

According to Phillip Capital, the risk reward is now favourable for market leaders that are well positioned to navigate near-term volatility and benefit from the revival in India's paint demand