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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Shakti Pumps, Jindal Saw, Enviro rally up to 19%

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday, approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM 2.0) until 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 trillion.

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Nifty Pharma index hits 52-week high; Ipca, Aurobindo rally up to 4%

In the past one month, the Nifty Pharma index has rallied 4.5 per cent, as against 7.8 per cent decline in the benchmark Nifty 50.

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 3:11 PM IST

IndiGo share price rises 2% after CEO resignation; Jefferies flags risks

InterGlobe Aviation shares gained today even as CEO Pieter Elbers stepped down. Analysts say operational stability and Iran conflict remain key monitorables ahead

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

Jio Financial Services newly rated 'Buy' at Motilal Oswal; 38% upside seen

Motilal Oswal has initiated a 'Buy' with a target of ₹320, which implies nearly 38 per cent upside from previous close; here's why

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Sun Pharma up 5% in 1 week, nears 52-week high; what's driving this stock?

Sun Pharma is transitioning its US business from low-margin generics to high-value specialty and innovative therapies.

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

JPMorgan bullish on life insurers; initiates Max Financial at Overweight

Within the sector, Max Financial Services is JPMorgan's top pick, followed by SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life and LIC

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

SAIL an attractive risk-reward play, says ICICI Direct; sees 33% upside

SAIL share price target: ICICI Direct said that SAIL trades at a lucrative valuation vs peers with a healthy balance sheet. The brokerage has assigned 'Buy' call for a target of ₹200

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Dixon Technologies gains 13% on getting approval for JV with HKC Overseas

The buying on the counter came after Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved Dixon Tech's joint venture (JV) with HKC Overseas to manufacture display modules

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

AU SFB: Motial Oswal sees up to 34% upside on universal bank transition

Motilal Oswal expects AU Small Finance Bank shares to rally to ₹1,250, implying an upside of around 34 per cent from current levels

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

BNP Paribas sees up to 83% upside in Eternal, Swiggy; says buy the dip

Analysts at BNP Paribas said Eternal and Swiggy shares are attractive after the correction, projecting strong upside in stocks, as AI disruption and competition risks appear overstated

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

ABB India gains 4% on ₹620 cr investment plan; stock up 19% so far in CY26

ABB India share: Capacity expansion and new R&D labs should enhance technological capabilities, support export opportunities, and improve long-term growth visibility, says ICICI Securities.

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Natco rallies 5%, nears 52-week high; what's driving pharma stock?

In the past four trading days, the stock price of Natco Pharma has surged 10 per cent after the company announced the launch of Pomalidomide Capsules (generic of Pomalyst) in the US market.

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

Ambuja Cements shares gain 3% on positive outlook; Centrum sees 44% upside

Ambuja Cements' stock rose as much as 3.04 per cent during the day to ₹465.7 per share, the biggest intraday gain since February 3 this year

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Arvind SmartSpaces jumps 9% as Pirojsha Godrej buys stake via bulk deal

The stock was in demand the day after Pirojsha Adi Godrej, Executive Chairman of Godrej Properties, acquired shares through a bulk deal on BSE

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Axis Direct upgrades Coal India to 'Buy'; sees demand tailwinds ahead

Axis Direct expects a pick-up in power demand going into the summer season, providing a tailwind to Coal India's volumes. It has hiked Coal India share price target to ₹500

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Oberoi Realty growth story intact, says Antique; reaffirms 'Buy' rating

Antique has maintained its Buy call with a target price of ₹1,861 for FY28, based on an embedded Ebitda multiple of 12x, representing a 20 per cent premium to NAV

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 9:04 AM IST

Jefferies calls Uno Minda a growth amplifier; initiates coverage with 'Buy'

While its 42x FY27E PE appears rich compared with the last five-year average of 43x, analysts believe the valuation is justified given its strong growth outlook, low margin volatility, and high ROE

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

UBS on midcaps: Bullish on Astral, sees downside in Bharat Forge; check why

UBS hosted executives from 10 midcap companies, including Astral, Bharat Forge, Kaynes Technology India, Quality Power, Angel One, Bandhan Bank, among others during Emerging India Mid-Cap Conference

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 8:23 AM IST

UltraTech, Ramco, JK, India Cements crack up to 7%; what's worrying them?

On-going escalation of the Iran-Israel-US conflict tends to spike global crude oil prices, which in turn drive up petcoke and diesel prices, affecting cement manufacturers margins, say analysts.

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Meesho freezes at 10% lower circuit, hits record low; here's why

Meesho said the Assessment Order along with the Demand Notice does not have any major adverse impact on the company's financial position, operations, or other activities.

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST