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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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Smallcaps may see more pain in 2026; Nifty target at 30,548: Vikram Kasat

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

Smallcaps may see more pain in 2026; Nifty target at 30,548: Vikram Kasat
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 8:41 AM IST

Outlook bright for auto financiers, but valuations may cap upside: Analysts

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

Outlook bright for auto financiers, but valuations may cap upside: Analysts
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc share price rallies 14% in 3 days; should you book profit?

Hindustan Zinc share price has more room to extend their ongoing winning streak with a potential gain towards ₹570-₹580, analysts said

Hindustan Zinc share price rallies 14% in 3 days; should you book profit?
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

HDFC Bank to re-rate, outperform ICICI Bank by FY28? Emkay lists 4 reasons

HDFC Bank's earnings growth is likely to converge with ICICI Bank by FY28, helping the former achieve premium valuation over the latter, Emkay Global said

HDFC Bank to re-rate, outperform ICICI Bank by FY28? Emkay lists 4 reasons
Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

Markets in 2026: Avendus Wealth's Saurabh Rungta decodes an ideal portfolio

Corporate earnings growth is expected to sustain in the mid-teens for FY27. If markets follow earnings growth trajectory, we see Nifty around 28,500-30,000 by end-2026, Rungta said

Markets in 2026: Avendus Wealth's Saurabh Rungta decodes an ideal portfolio
Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 8:12 AM IST

How to play the capital market theme? Analysts prefer Exchanges over AMCs

Capital market stocks to buy in India: Analysts prefer exchanges and intermediaries over AMCs citing strong operating leverage, rising retail participation, record SIP inflows

How to play the capital market theme? Analysts prefer Exchanges over AMCs
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 10:50 PM IST

YES Sec picks top hotel stocks as it sees higher room rates in metro cities

Hotel prices in India's metro cities are likely to remain firm due to limited supply additions, even as higher room availability in tier-2 markets may cap rate growth, YES Securities said.

YES Sec picks top hotel stocks as it sees higher room rates in metro cities
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 2:34 PM IST

Anupam Rasayan shares climb as it enters US CDMO via Jayhawk Fine deal

Anupam Rasayan climbed on the BSE after announcing the acquisition of Jayhawk Fine Chemicals for $150 million, a deal analysts say could be value-accretive over the medium term

Anupam Rasayan shares climb as it enters US CDMO via Jayhawk Fine deal
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

IndiGo flight cancellations: Emkay sees 17% hit on FY26 pre-tax profit

On Tuesday, DGCA directed IndiGo to reduce winter schedule by 5 per cent across sectors, especially on high-frequency flights. Meanwhile, IndiGo share price is down 18 per cent in December 2025

IndiGo flight cancellations: Emkay sees 17% hit on FY26 pre-tax profit
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

Buy the dips in auto ancillary stocks for long-term gains, say analysts

Auto ancillary stocks have surged in FY26 on the back of strong November 2025 auto sales and a GST rate cut. Analysts see medium-term upside but advise selective investing as valuations turn rich

Buy the dips in auto ancillary stocks for long-term gains, say analysts
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 12:03 PM IST

IndiGo flight cancellation: Use fall to buy for the long term, say analysts

IndiGo share price has corrected sharply amid mass flight cancellations. Analysts say the dip may offer a long-term entry opportunity despite near-term volatility

IndiGo flight cancellation: Use fall to buy for the long term, say analysts
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 5: IndiGo, banks, auto, ITC Hotels, Adani Ent

Stocks to Watch, Friday, Dec 5: Rate sensitive stocks, RailTel, Samvardhana Motherson, IndusInd Bank, Deepak Nitrite, and Tata Power are some other stocks to watch today

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 5: IndiGo, banks, auto, ITC Hotels, Adani Ent
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 7:33 AM IST

Is Bank of Maharashtra a good PSU bank stock to buy? YES Securities answers

YES Securities said that a detailed analysis of top eight public sector banks (PSBs) reveal that Bank of Maharashtra has the "healthiest" financial metrics.

Is Bank of Maharashtra a good PSU bank stock to buy? YES Securities answers
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 1:30 PM IST

Emkay predicts strong upside in Ipca Labs shares on India, export growth

Emkay Global initiated coverage of Ipca Labs shares with 'Buy' rating and a share price target of ₹1,700 -- a 19 per cent upside from current levels

Emkay predicts strong upside in Ipca Labs shares on India, export growth
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 8:41 AM IST

Breakout rally ahead? InCred Equities predicts 25% upside in Nifty SmallCap

Nifty SmallCap index outlook: The SmallCap index is on the verge of a breakout on technical charts with a one-year target of 21,300-22,200 -- a 20-25 per cent upside from current levels

Breakout rally ahead? InCred Equities predicts 25% upside in Nifty SmallCap
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Small, mid-sized real estate players may outperform: Emkay; check top bets

Best real estate stocks to buy: Emkay Global assigned a 'Buy' rating on Lodha Developers, Sunteck Realty, and Arvind Smartspaces, an 'Add' rating on DLF, and a 'Reduce' rating on Oberoi Realty

Small, mid-sized real estate players may outperform: Emkay; check top bets
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

Large vs mid vs smallcaps: Which stocks may see Santa Claus rally in Dec?

Where to invest now: Indian markets have seen Santa Clause rallies, data shows. Since 2001, the Nifty 50 has delivered positive returns in 17 of the 24 years

Large vs mid vs smallcaps: Which stocks may see Santa Claus rally in Dec?
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 7:01 AM IST

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs: Analysts pick sectors to invest in markets

Where to invest in Indian stock market: As Sensex and Nifty indices hit new record highs, analysts decode best sectors to invest in right now

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs: Analysts pick sectors to invest in markets
Updated On : 27 Nov 2025 | 12:05 PM IST

Sensex, Nifty trade near record highs; why are stock markets rising today?

Stock market rally today: Sensex index jumped over 1,000 points today, while the Nifty50 added around 300 points.

Sensex, Nifty trade near record highs; why are stock markets rising today?
Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 3:45 PM IST

TCS-TPG to invest $1 billion in 'HyperVault'; what it means for investors?

TCS-TPG deal: TCS, on Thursday, announced securing a $1-billion investment from TPG to scale up its AI-data centre platform 'HyperVault'.

TCS-TPG to invest $1 billion in 'HyperVault'; what it means for investors?
Updated On : 21 Nov 2025 | 10:32 AM IST