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ASK Automotive: HDFC Sec initiates coverage with 'Add'; sees 19% upside

HDFC Securities has initiated coverage on ASK Automotive with 'Add' rating, saying long-term potential will beat near-term volatility. The brokerage said that it sees an upside of 19 per cent

Hexaware Technologies shares jump 5% on launching 'Agentverse' AI platform

Agentverse enables organisations to move from experimentation to production through a governed system that orchestrates multiple AI agents across enterprise workflows

Ather Energy rallies 6%, nears record high; what's driving EV-2W stock?

Analysts believe Ather has strong credentials to get included under the PLI scheme as it is the leading EV-2W startup in India with a strong focus on engineering and R&D.

Swan Defence hits 5% lower circuit as OFS opens for non-retail investors

Hazel Infra, Swan Defence's promoter, is looking to sell up to 26.39 lakh equity shares, representing a 5.01 per cent stake, through the two-day OFS

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here

For OMCs, analysts suggest the fall in stock prices reflects, to some extent, the pain on account of higher crude oil prices that surged past the $100 a barrel (bbl) mark

LG Electronics gears up for growth on multiple tailwinds, say analysts

Antique retained its 'Buy' rating on LG Electronics with a target price of ₹1,796. Meanwhile, Emkay Global Financial Services retained its 'Buy' rating with a target price of ₹1,900

Motilal Oswal trims SBI Life target; commission caps seen as near-term risk

Motilal Oswal anticipates implementation of commission caps may disrupt bancassurance economics, posing near-term risks to new business growth and distribution expansion.

Asian stocks rally as oil prices pause gains, Fed meeting in spotlight

Oil prices took a breather on Wednesday from recent gains though the Strait of Hormuz remained largely shut

FPI flows to remain volatile; outlook hinges on West Asia easing: Antique

So far this year, global funds have sold Indian equities worth ₹86,285 crore, according to NSDL data. In calendar year 2025, total FPI outflows stood at over ₹1.66 trillion

West Asia turmoil: How to navigate current mkt correction, where to invest?

Despite the sharp pullback, analysts reckon that the current weakness reflects a geopolitics-driven correction rather than a structural bear market

Microcaps in value zone, but West Asia war may delay recovery: Samco Sec

A key observation is that whenever more than 75 per cent of stocks trade below a P/B multiple of 6, the index tends to be near a cyclical bottom

Stocks to Watch today: Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Varun Bev, Shree Cement

Stocks to Watch today, March 18: Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Varun Beverages, Shree Cement, and Aurobindo Pharma are among the top stocks to watch today

Market mood hits 6-month low in March, says BofA fund manager survey

Investor optimism fades as rising cash levels and geopolitical risks signal a shift from a "frothy bull" market to growing caution globally

Investment bankers urge Sebi to widen block deal price band to 5%

The block deal window allows large trades to be executed in a single transaction on a separate platform provided by the stock exchanges

Cement sector likely to witness margin squeeze once inventories run out

Rising fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions may pressure cement sector margins, with the impact expected to intensify once existing inventories are exhausted

MFs invested big in private lenders in February, pared holdings in SBI

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank attract strong inflows from mutual funds in February, while fund houses trim exposure to SBI and other large-cap stocks

Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern

InGovern study shows India Inc demergers have unlocked shareholder value, though outcomes vary widely depending on structure and execution of corporate restructuring

Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 1.37 trillion from equities in FY26, while debt saw modest inflows supported by attractive yields and expectations of global index inclusion

Retail investors slow fresh investments, but aren't withdrawing: HSBC MF

Personally, as an experienced investor, I would allocate more to mid, small-caps; if India grows faster than the world, these companies should grow faster too, said Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF.

Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices

The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 gained 172 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 23,581