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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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United Spirits, UBL top picks after Karnataka alcohol policy: Analysts

Karnataka's new alcohol policy may benefit United Spirits and United Breweries as tax reforms and pricing flexibility could drive premiumisation, analysts said

United Spirits, UBL top picks after Karnataka alcohol policy: Analysts
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Oil above $100 may trigger 10% Nifty correction, drag P/E to 18x: ICICI Sec

Brent crude oil has topped the $100-mark which may trigger a 10 per cent fall in Nifty, warns ICICI Securities. Rising oil prices could widen India's trade deficit and push inflation higher

Oil above $100 may trigger 10% Nifty correction, drag P/E to 18x: ICICI Sec
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

FMCG stocks fall as rising commodity prices threaten margins: Nomura

Nifty FMCG index dropped 2.4 per cent today as commodity prices rise amid Iran war. Nomura warned that higher input costs could hurt margins of HUL, GCPL and Colgate Palmolive in Q1FY27

FMCG stocks fall as rising commodity prices threaten margins: Nomura
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

HUL, Nestle India show why MNCs should list India units: ICICI Sec explains

ICICI Securities says Indian units of global firms like HUL and Nestle India command premium valuations, making domestic listings a value unlocking strategy

HUL, Nestle India show why MNCs should list India units: ICICI Sec explains
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Is AWL Agri Business share price near bottom? Analysts share outlook

AWL Agri has cracked 80% from its peak, and registered 16 new life-time lows this year, after the stock dipped below its listing day low on Jan 9. The previous record low was ₹227, hit on Feb 8, 2022.

Is AWL Agri Business share price near bottom? Analysts share outlook
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:24 PM IST

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