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Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is a chronicler of the modern financial realm, where fortunes are built, challenged, and reshaped with every market turn. He follows the ceaseless contest between bulls and bears, tracking the forces that move equities, IPOs, cryptocurrencies, and the regulatory landscapes that govern them. With a keen eye for detail and a storyteller’s instinct, Gaurav transforms complex financial developments into clear, insightful narratives that help readers understand the currents driving markets and the economy. A graduate of the Delhi School of Journalism at the University of Delhi, where he earned his Master’s degree in Journalism, he has honed his craft through his work with ET Now, and Financial Express, covering both primary and secondary markets. His pursuit remains simple: to decode the language of finance and make the world of markets accessible to those who seek to understand it.
Kumar Gaurav is a chronicler of the modern financial realm, where fortunes are built, challenged, and reshaped with every market turn. He follows the ceaseless contest between bulls and bears, tracking the forces that move equities, IPOs, cryptocurrencies, and the regulatory landscapes that govern them. With a keen eye for detail and a storyteller’s instinct, Gaurav transforms complex financial developments into clear, insightful narratives that help readers understand the currents driving markets and the economy. A graduate of the Delhi School of Journalism at the University of Delhi, where he earned his Master’s degree in Journalism, he has honed his craft through his work with ET Now, and Financial Express, covering both primary and secondary markets. His pursuit remains simple: to decode the language of finance and make the world of markets accessible to those who seek to understand it.
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Nifty Metal index falls up to 5% as West Asia crisis dents market sentiment
The Nifty Metal index, which tracks 15 companies from the metals and mining sector, plunged 4.71 per cent to hit an intraday low of 10,874 on the NSE
 "Nifty Metal index falls up to 5% as West Asia crisis dents market sentiment")
Indian Rupee weakens past 94/$ on elevated crude prices, firm US dollar
The decline in the domestic currency, analysts said, reflects a combination of elevated crude prices, persistent foreign outflows, and a structurally strong US dollar
 "Indian Rupee weakens past 94/$ on elevated crude prices, firm US dollar")
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
 "HDFC Sec assigns 'Buy' tag to NTPC Green Energy, sees 22% upside; know why")
JP Morgan bullish on EMS: Syrma top pick; upgrades Amber, Cyient DLM to OW
JP Morgan expects strong growth across the EMS universe, projecting a 20 per cent revenue CAGR over the next two years (30 per cent excluding Dixon)
 "JP Morgan bullish on EMS: Syrma top pick; upgrades Amber, Cyient DLM to OW")
West Asia war weighs on Indian markets; IPOs, unlisted shares lose steam
NSE, whose IPO is yet to open, saw its unlisted shares fall 3.47 per cent to ₹1,945, while BSE shares, already listed, rose 5.64 per cent to ₹2,860
 "West Asia war weighs on Indian markets; IPOs, unlisted shares lose steam")
Trent: Once a D-St darling, now testing investor patience; what lies ahead?
After a spectacular rally that multiplied investor wealth nearly tenfold between April 2021 and October 2024, Trent shares have been on a persistent decline
 "Trent: Once a D-St darling, now testing investor patience; what lies ahead?")
Stocks to Watch today: ACME Solar, Gravita India, Kalpataru, Raymond Realty
Stocks to Watch today, March 13: Aurobindo Pharma, Godrej Properties, KPI Green Energy, JK Lakshmi Cement, Max Financial Services, and Nectar Lifesciences are among the top stocks to remain in focus
 "Stocks to Watch today: ACME Solar, Gravita India, Kalpataru, Raymond Realty")
Motilal Oswal expects Maruti Suzuki to outpace sector growth; retains 'Buy'
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
 "Motilal Oswal expects Maruti Suzuki to outpace sector growth; retains 'Buy'")
Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, Adani Enterprises, Mahanagar Gas, Borosil
Stocks to Watch today, March 12: Ashok Leyland, Akzo Nobel, Jindal Steel, Bharat Forge, ACME Solar, and Adani Ports are among the top stocks to remain in focus today
 "Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, Adani Enterprises, Mahanagar Gas, Borosil")
$1 mn Bitcoin is possible, says Bitwise CIO Matthew Hougan; here's the math
Bitcoin price prediction: Hougan argues that Bitcoin should be analysed as an emerging store-of-value asset similar to gold rather than purely as a speculative investment
 "$1 mn Bitcoin is possible, says Bitwise CIO Matthew Hougan; here's the math")
Crude surge may trigger paint price hikes; Systematix prefers Berger Paints
Systematix continues to prefer Berger Paints India, highlighting its consistent growth outperformance and momentum across both decorative and industrial segments
 "Crude surge may trigger paint price hikes; Systematix prefers Berger Paints")
Stocks to Watch today: Infosys, Adani Enterprises, IndiGo, Waaree Energies
Stocks to Watch today, March 11: TVS Supply Chain, HG Infra, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Hindustan Zinc, and Bank of Baroda are among the top stocks to remain in focus today
Elara sees essential-led growth in LG Electronics; starts with 'Accumulate'
Elara believes LGEIL could see accelerated revenue growth of 14-16 per cent (upside case) during FY26E-FY30E from the current growth of around 11 per cent
 "Elara sees essential-led growth in LG Electronics; starts with 'Accumulate'")
Nomura retains confidence in Indian steel cos; Tata, JSW among top picks
Among sector players, Nomura has maintained Buy recommendations on Tata Steel with a target price of ₹220 per share, JSW Steel at ₹1,340, Jindal Steel at ₹1,280, and Lloyds Metals & Energy at ₹1,600
 "Nomura retains confidence in Indian steel cos; Tata, JSW among top picks")
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
 "Jefferies calls Uno Minda a growth amplifier; initiates coverage with 'Buy'")
Stocks to Watch today: Adani Power, Acme Solar, Dixon Tech, Minda Corp
Stocks to watch today, March 10, 2026: Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, Motilal Oswal, Vishal Mega Mart, Torrent Power, Minda Corp, and Alembic Pharma are among the top stocks to remain in focus
 "Stocks to Watch today: Adani Power, Acme Solar, Dixon Tech, Minda Corp")
Escalating West Asia conflict, weak market sentiments cool IPO momentum
So far, 10 companies have listed on the bourses this year. Of these, only three, Bharat Coking Coal, Amagi Media Labs, and PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery, are trading above their issue price
 "Escalating West Asia conflict, weak market sentiments cool IPO momentum")
Panic selling grips SMIDs as geopolitical fears drag benchmarks down 3%
The sell-off, however, was more pronounced in the broader markets, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices plunging 3.57 per cent and 3.64 per cent, respectively
 "Panic selling grips SMIDs as geopolitical fears drag benchmarks down 3%")
Elara turns cautious on autos as macro headwinds weigh on global demand
On the positive side, the CV demand outlook from Volvo Group, Elara said, has been upgraded, with the company now expecting growth of 2.9 per cent in Europe and 2.7 per cent in the US in CY26
 "Elara turns cautious on autos as macro headwinds weigh on global demand")
Stocks to Watch today: UltraTech Cement, Dr Reddy's Labs, Tata Power, GNFC
Stocks to Watch today, March 9, 2026: HDFC Life Insurance, Tata Power, GNFC, Avenue Supermarts, and Meesho are among the top stocks to remain in focus today