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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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HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank: Which stock to buy after Q4 result? Analysts weigh

ICICI Bank beats estimates, but HDFC Bank posts steady Q4 results. Analysts decode growth outlook for both the banks, share price targets and if should you buy the bank stocks

HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank: Which stock to buy after Q4 result? Analysts weigh
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

'Game of patience': MF investors eye bull mkt despite nil returns for 2 yrs

MF investors see zero returns but SIP inflows remain strong. Analysts say patience may be tested, even as bull market hopes build

'Game of patience': MF investors eye bull mkt despite nil returns for 2 yrs
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Dixon Tech stock: MOFSL sees 30% upside, flags near-term margin pressure

Motilal Oswal sees 30% upside in Dixon Technologies share price despite near-term headwinds from weak smartphone demand and rising costs. The brokerage has reiterated 'Buy' with ₹14,700 target price

Dixon Tech stock: MOFSL sees 30% upside, flags near-term margin pressure
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

HDFC Life falls 4% after weak Q4; analysts cut estimates, see FY27 recovery

HDFC Life share price fell 4 per cent today, after weak Q4FY26 results. Analysts have cut earnings estimates but remain cautiously optimistic on FY27 growth outlook and margin recovery.

HDFC Life falls 4% after weak Q4; analysts cut estimates, see FY27 recovery
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Analysts pick HDFC AMC, CAMS, KFin as top bets as MF growth accelerates

Mutual funds, AMCs, and market infra players could see a multi-year earnings boom as retail investing deepens. Emkay Global, Axis Capital pick best AMC, RTA stocks to buy

Analysts pick HDFC AMC, CAMS, KFin as top bets as MF growth accelerates
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Firstsource Solutions share price jumps 15% with 10x volumes; Q4 in focus

Firstsource Solutions shares surged over 15% on heavy volumes today amid IT rebound. Here's what's driving the rally, Q4 expectations, and analyst views on stock outlook

Firstsource Solutions share price jumps 15% with 10x volumes; Q4 in focus
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

ICICI Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may stay flat, margins under pressure

ICICI Bank Q4FY26 preview: Analysts expect ICICI Bank to report steady NII growth, strong loan expansion, but muted profit due to margin pressure and provisioning normalisation.

ICICI Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may stay flat, margins under pressure
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

HDFC Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may rise up to 9% YoY; NII seen steady

HDFC Bank Q4FY26 results preview: Analysts expect HDFC Bank's Q4 profit to rise up to 9% Y-o-Y with strong loan growth, stable margins, and steady asset quality

HDFC Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may rise up to 9% YoY; NII seen steady
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Jefferies downgrades Indus Towers to 'Underperform'; sees 14% downside

Jefferies has downgraded Indus Towers shares to 'Underperform', cutting target price to ₹375. The global brokerage stated renewal risks, rising capex, and pressure on earnings and valuations as risks

Jefferies downgrades Indus Towers to 'Underperform'; sees 14% downside
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Sun Pharma stock falls 5% in strong market: What's worrying investors?

Sun Pharma shares fall 5 per cent amid Organon deal buzz and US tariff concerns. Tech charts show the stock has a 'bearish' outlook

Sun Pharma stock falls 5% in strong market: What's worrying investors?
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Where to invest now? ICICI Direct picks Bajaj Auto, RIL after correction

Markets have corrected 10 per cent in 2026 amid Iran war-led uncertinty, shifting focus to stock-specific bets. ICICI Direct picks Bajaj Auto & Reliance Industries with up to 12% upside potential

Where to invest now? ICICI Direct picks Bajaj Auto, RIL after correction
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

Market fall today: Sensex tanks 1200 pts as US-Iran tensions flare up again

BSE Sensex fell 1,215 pts intraday and Nifty slipped below 23,700 amid US-Iran tensions, oil surge, and FII selling. Here are 6 key reasons that are driving today's stock market decline.

Market fall today: Sensex tanks 1200 pts as US-Iran tensions flare up again
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Anthropic Mythos AI: What it means for Indian IT stocks and cybersecurity

Anthropic's latest AI model, Mythos, marks a shift from general-purpose AI to domain-specific intelligence-particularly in cybersecurity. Motilal Oswal sees limited immediate disruption to Indian IT

Anthropic Mythos AI: What it means for Indian IT stocks and cybersecurity
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Rain Industries share price jumps 6% as Dolly Khanna picks 1% stake in Q4

Rain Industries shares jumped up to 6 per cent on the BSE today after investor Dolly Khanna acquired 1.05 per cent stake in the company in Q4FY26

Rain Industries share price jumps 6% as Dolly Khanna picks 1% stake in Q4
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Nomura flags 4 risks for PSU bank stocks; prefers Axis Bank, ICICI Bank

Global brokerage Nomura prefers private banks over PSU bank stocks, citing limited re-rating scope, weaker earnings quality, and high leverage risks among PSBs. It likes Axis Bank & ICICI Bank

Nomura flags 4 risks for PSU bank stocks; prefers Axis Bank, ICICI Bank
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

BSE, HDFC AMC, Nippon AMC jump upto 11% as US-Iran ceasefire sparks rally

Capital market stocks like BSE, HDFC AMC, and Nippon AMC surged up to 11% as US-Iran ceasefire boosted risk appetite and lifted global market sentiment.

BSE, HDFC AMC, Nippon AMC jump upto 11% as US-Iran ceasefire sparks rally
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

ONGC, OIL fall 4% as Brent crude tumbles below $100 on US-Iran ceasefire

ONGC and Oil India shares fell up to 4% as Brent crude dropped below $100 following a US-Iran ceasefire and easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

ONGC, OIL fall 4% as Brent crude tumbles below $100 on US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

Stock market outlook: Why analysts say this isn't 'buy on dips' market yet

Indian markets have rebounded in April, with Nifty50 rising nearly 3 per cent this month. Analysts, however, say sentiment remains cautious. Here's why it's not yet a broad-based buy-on-dips phase

Stock market outlook: Why analysts say this isn't 'buy on dips' market yet
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Patent wins vs tariff risks: Analysts picks top pharma stocks to bet on

Pharma stocks have, so far, outperformed the markets in 2026. However, as risk around Trump tariffs resurface, analysts suggest shifting to domestic-focused companies. Here's the investment strategy.

Patent wins vs tariff risks: Analysts picks top pharma stocks to bet on
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

Iran war may cap loan growth at 10-12%: Ambit; likes HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank

Analysts at Ambit Capital expect Iran war to slow bank credit growth to 10-12 per cent in bear case scenario, pressure margins, and cap liquidity. It prefers private bank stocks like HDFC & ICICI Bank

Iran war may cap loan growth at 10-12%: Ambit; likes HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 1:50 PM IST