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Geopolitical tensions may raise freight costs due to higher crude prices, which could affect margins as power, fuel and water account for about 7 per cent of revenue

Nifty Metal index: At 10:45 AM on Friday; the metal index was the top sectoral indices loser down 4.3 per cent as against 1.3 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

UBS has initiated coverage on Eureka Forbes with a 'Buy' rating and 12-month target price of ₹640, implying 44.6 per cent upside from current levels

Va Tech Wabag is well-positioned for sustained growth, with regular order inflows and normal project execution in the Middle East despite current escalating tensions

In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, GE Shipping's operating performance in the shipping business remained healthy.

Vodafone Idea share price target: HDFC Securities has recommended 'Buy' and add on dips on Vi stock in the band of ₹8 to ₹9, with a fair value (target price) of ₹12

At the current market price of ₹259 per share, the brokerage sees an upside potential of 39 per cent on the stock and has set a target price of ₹360 per share, based on 16x FY28E EV/Ebitda

At 12:12 PM on Thursday; the BSE Power index was up 2.3 per cent at 7,043.98, as compared to 0.54 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex at 76,447.51.

Markets in free-fall: The Sensex has declined over 1 per cent in the last seven out of nine trading sessions; dragging 55 out of BSE 500 stocks to new 52-week lows on Thursday.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) were down by 4 per cent each on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade.

Among others, Bharat Forge, TVS Motor, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slipped over 3 per cent

Antique said Britannia is executing a balanced growth strategy aimed at positioning itself as a 'total food company' while maintaining leadership in the biscuit category.

Overall, MOFSL expects Maruti Suzuki India to post a 16 per cent earnings CAGR over FY25-FY28E, and has set a target price of ₹17,406 per share

The brokerage noted that Sai Life remains relatively small compared with its addressable market, with FY25 sales of about $200 million, providing significant room for expansion

Tata stock to buy: Axis Direct believes that Voltas can outperform the industry with a positive trend in the market share. It has recommended a 'Buy' rating on the stock

Centrum's thesis rests on Canara HSBC Life's distribution advantage through its promoter banks-Canara Bank and HSBC-which supports alignment and steady business sourcing

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.

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.

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

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