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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.
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Maruti Suzuki launches its first EV SUV, e-Vitara, with global export focus. Analysts decode stock outlook, price targets, and growth strategy
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