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Resolution plan: Why Jaiprakash Power is soaring while JAL shares slip?

The NCLT, Allahabad Bench, orally approved the resolution plan submitted by Adani Enterprises for JAL under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, according to exchange filings

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

PVR Inox gains ahead of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' release; analysts upbeat

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is expected to surpass the box office performance of its predecessor, according to PL Capital, as the film gears up for release on Thursday

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Urban Company jumps 16% after SBI MF buys additional stake via bulk deal

At 10:14 AM, Urban Company's share price was trading 12.56 per cent higher at ₹123.65. In comparison, Sensex was up 0.31 per cent at 76,305.17

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Power Finance Corporation stock soars 4%; Motilal Oswal sees more upside

Analysts at MOFSL believe the merger of PFC and REC should deliver meaningful operating synergies through the rationalization of overlapping functions and stronger bargaining power with lenders.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

M&M share price up 8% in 3 days; analysts upbeat on growth, see 49% upside

M&M share price rose for a third straight session on Wednesday. Analysts at Nomura and SBI Securities are bullish on the stock citing strong SUV demand, EV growth, and attractive valuations

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Ashish Kacholia's stock portfolio outperforms market thus far in March

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia's net worth dipped by 5% as against an over 6% fall on the Sensex so far in March amid the US-Iran war; Shaily Engineering was the top performer in this portfolio.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

ASK Automotive: HDFC Sec initiates coverage with 'Add'; sees 19% upside

HDFC Securities has initiated coverage on ASK Automotive with 'Add' rating, saying long-term potential will beat near-term volatility. The brokerage said that it sees an upside of 19 per cent

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Ather Energy rallies 6%, nears record high; what's driving EV-2W stock?

Analysts believe Ather has strong credentials to get included under the PLI scheme as it is the leading EV-2W startup in India with a strong focus on engineering and R&D.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

LG Electronics gears up for growth on multiple tailwinds, say analysts

Antique retained its 'Buy' rating on LG Electronics with a target price of ₹1,796. Meanwhile, Emkay Global Financial Services retained its 'Buy' rating with a target price of ₹1,900

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Motilal Oswal trims SBI Life target; commission caps seen as near-term risk

Motilal Oswal anticipates implementation of commission caps may disrupt bancassurance economics, posing near-term risks to new business growth and distribution expansion.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Steel stocks in focus: SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW, Jindal Steel rally up to 4%

In the ferrous space, analysts at ICICI Securities don't foresee any major impact due to ongoing geopolitical tensions as exports share of total steel production is pegged at <6 per cent.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

BSE share price up more than 10% in March so far; what's driving the rally?

BSE share price: Sunny Agrawal of SBI Securities said that BSE's options premium turnover has jumped consistently over the last few months despite the regulatory interventions

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

HDFC Sec assigns 'Buy' tag to NTPC Green Energy, sees 22% upside; know why

The optimism stems from the company's aggressive capacity addition plans, supported by NTPC's established execution capabilities, which are expected to help it capitalise on rapidly growing demand

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Dhampur Sugar, EID Parry rise up to 7% on additional export quota approval

At 10:57 AM, individually, among others, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries shares were trading over 3 per cent higher

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Campus Activewear poised for steady growth; Motilal Oswal reiterates 'Buy'

Motilal Oswal has trimmed its Ebitda estimates for FY25-FY28 by 1-2 per cent due to higher advertising and promotional spending related to the company's new brand identity

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Ipca Labs rallies 4%, stock hits 52-week high; analysts see more upside

Ipca Labs hit a 52-week high of ₹1,624 on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes and was seen inching towards its record high of ₹1,757.55 touched on January 3, 2025.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Tata Motors gains 2% on price hike; stock outperforms market in 2026

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles announced a 1.5% price hike across its vehicle portfolio effective April 1, 2026, prompted by rising input costs, especially precious metals and key commodities.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Stock to buy: KFin Tech gets rating upgrade from ICICI Sec for 17% upside

Stock to buy today: ICICI Securities has upgraded its rating on KFin Technologies to 'Buy' from 'Add'. The brokerage has set a target price of ₹1,050

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

JM Financial starts coverage on Tilaknagar Ind with 'Buy', sees 25% upside

JM Financial, in its report, highlighted that TIL is among the top five spirits players in India, with a leadership position in the brandy segment driven by its flagship brand, Mansion House.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

Eternal well placed to 'emerge stronger'; JM Fin sees 80% stock upside

JM Financial maintained its forecast of about 18 per cent Y-o-Y NOV growth for Zomato in the Q4FY26, which would mark the strongest expansion in the past seven quarters

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 9:27 AM IST