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Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht is a business journalist tracking equity markets for Business Standard. She writes stories based on fundamental analysis of stocks of banking, aviation, FMCG, infrastructure, real estate, and new-age companies. Occasionally, she also writes on investment strategies for mutual fund investors. Nikita holds a degree in journalism, and business management, and is a certified fundamental and technical analyst for stocks and commodities.

Nikita Vashisht is a business journalist tracking equity markets for Business Standard. She writes stories based on fundamental analysis of stocks of banking, aviation, FMCG, infrastructure, real estate, and new-age companies. Occasionally, she also writes on investment strategies for mutual fund investors. Nikita holds a degree in journalism, and business management, and is a certified fundamental and technical analyst for stocks and commodities.

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West Asia war: RIL to benefit, OMCs, CGDs may face margin hit, says Nomura

Iran war impact: Nomura sees windfall gains for refiners like RIL but margin squeeze for Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL amid rising crude and gas disruptions

West Asia war: RIL to benefit, OMCs, CGDs may face margin hit, says Nomura
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Crompton Greaves outperforms in weak market; Motilal Oswal sees 40% upside

Motilal Oswal sees 40 per cent upside in Crompton Greaves share price. The brokerage has a 'Buy' rating on stock noting premium fan growth, solar expansion, and entry into wires segment as key drivers

Crompton Greaves outperforms in weak market; Motilal Oswal sees 40% upside
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

Coal India jumps 4% as Iran war lifts global coal prices; analysts upbeat

Coal India shares rose over 4% as global coal prices surged amid Iran war and LNG supply disruptions. Analysts say higher e-auction premiums could support earnings

Coal India jumps 4% as Iran war lifts global coal prices; analysts upbeat
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

Iran war may disrupt chemical supply chains; stay stock selective: Emkay

Iran-Israel-US war may disrupt chemical supply chains and raise prices, says Emkay Global. Brokerage advises investors to pick chemical stocks with lower Middle East exposure

Iran war may disrupt chemical supply chains; stay stock selective: Emkay
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Iran war correction a buying opportunity in Indian stocks: PhillipCapital

PhillipCapital says volatility from the Iran war could offer investors a chance to accumulate quality Indian stocks, while maintaining its Nifty target of 26,500-27,500 by March 2027

Iran war correction a buying opportunity in Indian stocks: PhillipCapital
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

RIL correction amid Iran war 'overdone', says JM Financial; eyes 29% upside

JM Financial says the correction in Reliance Industries stock is overdone as it sees the company gaining from Iran war. It has maintained its 'Buy' rating with a ₹1,730-target, implying 29% upside

RIL correction amid Iran war 'overdone', says JM Financial; eyes 29% upside
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

How Iran war could impact oil, equities, forex: HSBC shares 3 scenarios

HSBC outlines three Iran war scenarios that could drive oil above $100, affect stocks, bonds and currencies as global markets react to ongoing conflict

How Iran war could impact oil, equities, forex: HSBC shares 3 scenarios
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Why are IT shares gaining in a falling market? Infosys up 2%, Persistent 1%

IT stocks outperformed the market on Wednesday as rupee breached the 92 per dollar-mark. Shares of Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech gained amid the market crash

Why are IT shares gaining in a falling market? Infosys up 2%, Persistent 1%
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Sensex, Nifty tumble on US-Israel-Iran war; rupee hits record low, oil up

Indian stock market crashed on Wednesday as US-Iran war escalated. Sensex, Nifty fall over 2 per cent amid oil surge, FII selling, rupee at record low and inflation concern

Sensex, Nifty tumble on US-Israel-Iran war; rupee hits record low, oil up
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

Oil price surge hits airlines, tyre stocks; IndiGo slides 7%, JK Tyres 16%

Airlines, tyre and paint stocks tumble as crude surges 9 per cent amid Iran-Israel-US tensions. Shares of IndiGo, SpiceJet, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Berger Paints slide sharply on Monday

Oil price surge hits airlines, tyre stocks; IndiGo slides 7%, JK Tyres 16%
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

West Asia war: How Strait of Hormuz closure hurts Adani Ports, JSW Infra

Shares of Adani Ports, JSW Infra, GMR Airports fell on Monday as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz. Analysts fear rising freight rates, and LNG, LPG costs may hurt imports and EXIM cargo

West Asia war: How Strait of Hormuz closure hurts Adani Ports, JSW Infra
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:58 AM IST

Iran-Israel-US war: Nifty may test 24,500, cautions Emkay; where to hide?

Iran-Israel-US tensions may trigger Nifty correction to 24,500, says Emkay. Sectors at risk, safe bets, oil shock impact and investor strategy explained

Iran-Israel-US war: Nifty may test 24,500, cautions Emkay; where to hide?
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:43 AM IST

SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh

Small finance bank shares fell after Bihar passed a microfinance regulation Bill requiring state approval for loan disbursals. Analysts flag regulatory risk

SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Explained: What Sebi's new MF categorisation means for AMCs and investors?

HDFC AMC, UTI AMC shares fell today as investors assessed the impact of new MF rules.Sebi has introduced Life Cycle Funds, capped sectoral overlap, and allowed value & contra co-existence

Explained: What Sebi's new MF categorisation means for AMCs and investors?
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Emkay Global raises Karur Vysya Bank target on strong RoA, loan growth

Emkay Global has raised Karur Vysya Bank share price target to ₹390 on the back of a 17-per cent loan growth, over 1.7 per cent RoA, strong asset quality, and a healthy margin outlook

Emkay Global raises Karur Vysya Bank target on strong RoA, loan growth
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Feb 2026 auto sales preview: Nomura, MOFSL see solid growth across PVs, 2Ws

Brokerages expect strong Feb 2026 auto sales across PVs, 2Ws, CVs and tractors. Find out what Nomura and MOFSL expect from growth estimates and top stock picks

Feb 2026 auto sales preview: Nomura, MOFSL see solid growth across PVs, 2Ws
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

126% US tariffs won't hit Waaree earnings, says mgt; analysts stay bullish

Waaree Energies gains after management clarifies 126% US tariff does not apply.

126% US tariffs won't hit Waaree earnings, says mgt; analysts stay bullish
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

AI fears overdone? Emkay turns 'Overweight' on IT, adds Infosys, HCL Tech

Emkay Global has turned 'Overweight' on Indian IT sector after Nifty IT fell 21 per cent in February 2026. It sees a 3-year return potential of up to 25 per cent with limited downside.

AI fears overdone? Emkay turns 'Overweight' on IT, adds Infosys, HCL Tech
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

PhonePe IPO: Emkay Global flags 4 risks that investors should watch out

PhonePe IPO may face key risks including weak monetisation, revenue disruption, profitability pressure and expensive valuation, says Emkay Global

PhonePe IPO: Emkay Global flags 4 risks that investors should watch out
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

US markets may start to question RoI from AI; India story still unfolding

AI capex boom may keep India markets under pressure as global funds shift to semiconductor-heavy markets like Taiwan and Korea, says Christopher Wood of Jefferies

US markets may start to question RoI from AI; India story still unfolding
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:21 PM IST