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Valuations favour private banks over PSBs: Kotak Institutional Equities
Kotak Institutional Equities is bullish on private banks over PSU banks peers citing better valuations and risk-reward.
 "Valuations favour private banks over PSBs: Kotak Institutional Equities")
ITC stock heads for worst FY return in 6 years; is this buy opportunity?
If ITC stock ends FY2026 in the red, it would mark the second consecutive year of losses and the weakest performance since FY2021.
 "ITC stock heads for worst FY return in 6 years; is this buy opportunity?")
Happiest Minds up 11% as PE firms eye majority stake; company clarifies
Happiest Minds said, the company is not privy to any such discussion and therefore cannot comment on the same.
 "Happiest Minds up 11% as PE firms eye majority stake; company clarifies")
MCX shares fall 5%, down 11% from 52-week high; here's what is dragging
MCX shares have been under sustained pressure after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced the launch of Gold 10 gram futures contracts
 "MCX shares fall 5%, down 11% from 52-week high; here's what is dragging")
Bulls fight back: Sensex up 1100 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,300; key reasons
India VIX slipped 3 per cent, but remained elevated above 22, indicating heightened expectations of near-term volatility
 "Bulls fight back: Sensex up 1100 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,300; key reasons")
Firstcry parent Brainbees Solutions hits 20% upper circuit on heavy volumes
Brainbees Solutions shares have surged nearly 22 per cent from the 52-week low of ₹207.05 touched on February 19, 2026.
 "Firstcry parent Brainbees Solutions hits 20% upper circuit on heavy volumes")
ITC gains 3%, outperforms Sensex in recent market fall; here's why
Analysts believe ITC's long-term growth trajectory remains intact, with non-cigarette business segments maintaining steady progress.
 "ITC gains 3%, outperforms Sensex in recent market fall; here's why")
Tyre stocks skid up to 18% in March; can slip another 24%, cautions analyst
Apollo Tyres, CEAT, Balkrishna Industries share prices could fall up to 24% from current levels, cautions technical analysts Kunal Shah of Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
 "Tyre stocks skid up to 18% in March; can slip another 24%, cautions analyst")
Power Grid Corp rises 3% after board clears merger of 28 subsidiaries
The buying on the counter came after the board approved the merger of 28 subsidiaries into two other subsidiaries
 "Power Grid Corp rises 3% after board clears merger of 28 subsidiaries")
Vodafone Idea shares gain 5% after subscriber attrition slows in Jan 2026
Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, stood third among the top five broadband (wired & wireless) service providers as on January 31, 2026, with a total subscriber base of 128.97 million
 "Vodafone Idea shares gain 5% after subscriber attrition slows in Jan 2026")
Govt mulls real-time Euro FX settlements at GIFT City to boost EU trade
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), which regulates the hub, has approached the government to permit the use of the euro alongside the US dollar for settlements
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HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit
Analysts believe HDFC Bank stock may be under pressure in the near term due to governance uncertainty and a leadership visibility gap.
 "HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit")
Dairy companies need ₹4-5/litre hike to protect margins, says ICICI Sec
ICICI Sec has 'Add' on Dodla Dairy & Hatsun Agro Products and 'Hold' on Heritage Foods. It values dairy stocks using the DCF methodology (WACC and target ranging from 10-13 per cent & 3-6 per cent
 "Dairy companies need ₹4-5/litre hike to protect margins, says ICICI Sec")
Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside
Motilal Oswal remains positive on Laurus due to its strengthening position in gaining CDMO contracts, the addition of a growth lever in the generics space, and a steady ARV business.
 "Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside")
LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy
India's domestic production supplies about 41 per cent of the country's LPG demand, while the remaining volumes are imported
 "LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy")
AI tailwinds not enough: Analysts cautious on Indian IT after Accenture Q2
Accenture sees AI-led deal momentum, but analysts remain cautious on Indian IT stocks amid weak demand, macro risks, and uncertain growth outlook
 "AI tailwinds not enough: Analysts cautious on Indian IT after Accenture Q2")
Tata Elxsi shares up 5% in trade; check what's aiding this Tata Group stock
Tata Elxsi shares were trading higher on the back of the news that the company has launched a Global Offshore Development Center for Terumo Corporation, boosting investor sentiment
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BHEL rallies 5%, Tata Power hits 52-week high; what's driving power stocks?
The Ministry of Power outlined a ₹200 trillion ($2.2 trillion) long-term investment roadmap for India's power sector over the next two decades.
 "BHEL rallies 5%, Tata Power hits 52-week high; what's driving power stocks?")
Qatar gas strike impact; Petronet LNG, Gail could dip another 10%: Analysts
Petronet LNG has reversed its trend, surrendering all the gains accumulated earlier this year, says research analyst Ajit Mishra of Religare.
 "Qatar gas strike impact; Petronet LNG, Gail could dip another 10%: Analysts")
Shree Ram Twistex jumps 6% on posting healthy Q3 results; PAT up 70% YoY
In the December quarter, Shree Ram Twistex posted a net profit of ₹3.7 crore, as compared to ₹2.2 crore year-on-year (Y-o-Y), up 70 per cent.
 "Shree Ram Twistex jumps 6% on posting healthy Q3 results; PAT up 70% YoY")