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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.
Power equipment stocks plunged for a second day amid reports the government may ease curbs on Chinese firms bidding for contracts. Hitachi Energy, GE Vernova, CG Power fall
Indian stock markets fell sharply on January 8, 2026, with Sensex down 780 points and Nifty below 26,000 amid US tariff fears. Analysts suggest support, resistance and strategy ahead for markets
In the worst-scenario, though, Emkay Global warns that Nifty may hit 25,000 in Q1-2026. Rupee weakness, and US tariff uncertainy remain key risks
HDFC Bank shares slide 4% in two days and fall below the 200-DMA. Analysts explain FII selling, Q3FY26 update impact and strategy ahead.
Venezuela's IBC Index jumps 16% to a 52-week high after a US attack, as investors bet on sanctions relief, oil revival and political change
Emkay Global upgrades Bajaj Auto to 'Buy', raises target to ₹11,100 citing EV leadership, export recovery, EPS upgrades and strong risk-reward outlook
Analyze how the US capture of President Maduro impacts India's energy security, RIL, ONGC, and the stock market. Get expert views from PL Capital & Choice Equity
Brokerages remain positive on Devyani International after the Board's approval of Sapphire Foods merger, citing scale benefits, cost synergies and stronger QSR economics
ITC earnings estimates for FY27-28 have been cut after a sharp excise duty hike on cigarettes. Brokerages have downgrade the stock, citing margin and volume risks
Will Indian markets outperform global markets in 2026? Analysts weigh earnings recovery, valuations, AI risks to forecast Indian equities outlook for the new year
Ajanta Pharma shares gained 3% despite a weak market as analysts turned bullish on its Biocon partnership, semaglutide opportunity, and growth outlook
After a record rally in 2025, will gold and silver sustain gains in 2026? Analysts flag consolidation, price targets, risks and investor strategy
Lenskart stock gets 'Buy' rating from Emkay Global with ₹525 target as brokerage highlights market leadership, tech edge and strong growth outloo
Analysts at Emkay Global Financial Services have raised Bank of Baroda's share price target to ₹350 with a 'Buy' rating, citing 11-13% credit growth outlook, stable margins, and strong asset quality
Post-merger, analysts reckon Ambuja Cements will emerge as one of the largest cement companies in India by capacity
Emkay Global retains Add on Dalmia Bharat with a ₹2,450 target, citing capacity expansion, cost savings and improving cement demand outlook from 2026
Varun Beverages shares gain after acquiring South Africa's Twizza. Analysts see market share gains, and attractive valuation providing upside potential for VBL stock
The year 2025 has seen over 100 mainboard, and 250+ SME IPOs. From frenzied demand to aggressive pricing among others, here are the key learnings from IPO investing as per experts.
Mid-caps are poised to lead over large- and small-caps in 2026, driven by double-digit FY27 earnings and FPI inflows, though outperformance margins may narrow, said Vikram Kasat of PL Capital
Vehicle financiers gain double digits in FY26 as AUM, NIMs and auto loan demand rise. Analysts turn positive on Shriram Finance, M&M Finance, Cholamandalam Investment, and Bajaj Finance