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Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is a business journalist driven by a profound passion for the economy, culture, and human rights. He covers market movements, IPOs, regulatory updates, and major developments in equity markets. Having earned a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi's Delhi School of Journalism, Kumar previously worked with ET Now and Financial Express, focusing on primary and secondary markets. His dedication lies in uncovering the connections between the markets and the human experience, offering a nuanced perspective on the world of business.
Kumar Gaurav is a business journalist driven by a profound passion for the economy, culture, and human rights. He covers market movements, IPOs, regulatory updates, and major developments in equity markets. Having earned a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi's Delhi School of Journalism, Kumar previously worked with ET Now and Financial Express, focusing on primary and secondary markets. His dedication lies in uncovering the connections between the markets and the human experience, offering a nuanced perspective on the world of business.
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JM Financial pegs 9.8% YoY rise in Nifty50 PAT in Q3FY26; check top drivers
The growth, according to analysts Venkatesh Balasubramaniam, Shanay Mehta and Shalin Choksy, will be led by IT services, automobiles, metals & mining, telecom and industrials
 "JM Financial pegs 9.8% YoY rise in Nifty50 PAT in Q3FY26; check top drivers")
Sugar Industry headed for crisis, warns Elara Capital; flags policy holdup
The sugar-ethanol sector, Elara said, is once again losing luster, adding that without policy interventions, the industry may be staring at another crisis
 "Sugar Industry headed for crisis, warns Elara Capital; flags policy holdup")
Indian CRDMO market to outpace APAC; HDFC Sec starts coverage on top firms
While HDFC Securities has assigned a 'Buy' rating to Divi's Labs, Sai Life Sciences, and Piramal Pharma, it has given an 'Add' rating to Anthem BioSciences and a 'Reduce' rating to Laurus Labs
 "Indian CRDMO market to outpace APAC; HDFC Sec starts coverage on top firms")
Navin Fluorine "firing up all cylinders," says HDFC Sec; retains 'Buy' call
Over the next three years, analysts expect the company's EPS to grow at a CAGR of 23 per cent, from ₹104 to ₹195
 "Navin Fluorine \"firing up all cylinders,\" says HDFC Sec; retains 'Buy' call")
Bharat Coking Coal IPO gets thumbs up from brokerages; GMP buzz holds firm
Brokerages, including SBI Securities and Canara Bank Securities, have recommended that investors subscribe to the issue
 "Bharat Coking Coal IPO gets thumbs up from brokerages; GMP buzz holds firm")
Buy Tenneco Clean Air India, says JM Financial; flags top growth drivers
The growth, they said, will be driven by higher cost per vehicle (CPV) amid upcoming emission norms, a shift towards premium offerings, deeper market penetration, and a rising contribution from export
 "Buy Tenneco Clean Air India, says JM Financial; flags top growth drivers")
Bajel Projects set for growth, says Antique; starts coverage with 'Buy'
With improving execution discipline, stronger order inflows, and an international scale-up, analysts believe the company is well-placed for a profitability-led growth trajectory
InCred Equities backs Camlin Fine Sciences; bets on vanillin-driven growth
The brokerage highlighted the strength of CFSL's blend portfolio and its Vinpai acquisition, both of which are expected to drive strong margins, create entry barriers, &unlock solid revenue potential
 "InCred Equities backs Camlin Fine Sciences; bets on vanillin-driven growth")
Strong Q3FY26 presales drive bullish call for Lodha Developers from Nomura
Lodha Developers, Nomura said, has maintained its FY26E presales guidance of ₹21,000 crore, implying a Q4FY26F presales target of ₹6,500 crore (up 35 per cent Y-o-Y)
JM Financial sees steady growth in financials; favours select bank stocks
Among its top stock picks, JM Financial continues to back large lenders, including State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda (BoB), and Axis Bank
Trent shares fall 8% on Q3 update; is it good time to buy Tata Group stock?
Trent share price declined 8 per cent following the Q3 business update. Here's what analysts recommend for investors
 "Trent shares fall 8% on Q3 update; is it good time to buy Tata Group stock?")
Nifty IT index declines 2.5% as sector braces for subdued Q3 growth
IT companies are projected to report subdued growth in the third quarter of FY26, as ongoing pressure on discretionary spending continues to impact the sector
 "Nifty IT index declines 2.5% as sector braces for subdued Q3 growth")
Elara sees slower re-rating for mid-tier banks, favours large pvt lenders
While the consensus outlook for FY27 remains positive for the sector, Elara believes that a stronger liability franchise will be key, with risk-reward ratio more favorable for frontline private banks
 "Elara sees slower re-rating for mid-tier banks, favours large pvt lenders")
Crypto in 2026: Analysts predict stability and growth amid regulatory shift
With clearer regulations and growing institutional involvement, analysts believe, the crypto landscape is poised for transformation in the year ahead.
 "Crypto in 2026: Analysts predict stability and growth amid regulatory shift")
Choice recommends these 3 stocks to have in your portfolio in 2026
Analysts at Choice remain bullish on Mahindra & Mahindra, Marico, and Hindustan Petroleum, assigning 'Buy' ratings to these stocks based on their strong long-term uptrend & solid technical indicators
Portfolio reset drives IP-led growth for Nazara, says Choice; retains 'Buy'
With its portfolio clean-up largely completed and execution improving across mobile, PC/console, ad-tech, and offline gaming, Choice believes Nazara is positioned for a more durable growth cycle
 "Portfolio reset drives IP-led growth for Nazara, says Choice; retains 'Buy'")
India's crypto market in 2025: Adoption grows while regulations stay vague
As digital assets continue to operate in a tightly regulated environment, the sector, analysts said, has displayed significant resilience, innovation, and growing integration into the broader system
 "India's crypto market in 2025: Adoption grows while regulations stay vague")
Bitcoin's 2025 ride: Record highs, sharp corrections, ceaseless volatility
While volatility is expected to persist, it may be less extreme than in previous cycles, with institutional adoption and infrastructure development paving the way for a more stable market
 "Bitcoin's 2025 ride: Record highs, sharp corrections, ceaseless volatility")
Axis Securities keeps 'Buy' on Arvind Smartspaces post management overhaul
Axis Securities has set a target price of ₹740 per share, reflecting a potential upside of 21 per cent from the current market price
 "Axis Securities keeps 'Buy' on Arvind Smartspaces post management overhaul")
Equirus starts 'Long' on M&B Engineering; expects solid multi-year growth
Post-IPO, M&B Engineering, analysts believe, is set to remain debt-free, with all planned capex fully funded
 "Equirus starts 'Long' on M&B Engineering; expects solid multi-year growth")