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BHEL zooms 13%, stock hits all-time high after 18 years; here's why
In the past one month, the market price of BHEL has appreciated by 62 per cent, as compared to 5 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.
 "BHEL zooms 13%, stock hits all-time high after 18 years; here's why")
Equitas SFB zooms 11% to hit new 52-week high on multi-fold jump in Q4 PAT
Equitas Small Finance Bank said that it has reported highest quarterly PAT of ₹213 crore in Q4FY26, registering a growth of 406 per cent on Y-o-Y basis.
 "Equitas SFB zooms 11% to hit new 52-week high on multi-fold jump in Q4 PAT")
Hindustan Aeronautics soars 6%; what's driving this PSU defence stock?
JM Financial Institutional Securities maintains 'Buy' rating on HAL with a target price of ₹4,875.
 "Hindustan Aeronautics soars 6%; what's driving this PSU defence stock?")
HUL up 5% post Q4 results; brokerages turn bullish, see up to 20% upside
For the entire FY26, HUL clocked a profit of ₹15,059 crore, up 41 per cent Y-o-Y. Its total income in the fiscal year grew by 4.6 per cent to ₹65,219 crore.
 "HUL up 5% post Q4 results; brokerages turn bullish, see up to 20% upside")
Laurus Labs rallies 6%, hits record high post Q4 results; brokerages upbeat
Laurus Labs is now getting the benefit of the same as the CDMO quarterly run rate has gone up from ₹220-250 crore to ₹450-500 crore in two years, believe analysts.
 "Laurus Labs rallies 6%, hits record high post Q4 results; brokerages upbeat")
Jindal Steel shares rise 4% on Q4 results; analysts peg up to 11% upside
Analysts broadly retained their bullish stance, expecting steel prices to remain steady at healthy levels, thereby supporting margins
 "Jindal Steel shares rise 4% on Q4 results; analysts peg up to 11% upside")
Vodafone Idea surges 10% on huge volumes; Citi sees further 30% upside
Analysts at Citi Research has set a target price of ₹14 for Voda Idea stock, but flag limited AGR relief and intensified competition as key risks.
 "Vodafone Idea surges 10% on huge volumes; Citi sees further 30% upside")
Waaree Energies plunges 10% after Q4 miss; Ebitda margin shrinks to 18.6%
Waaree Energies shares fell 10.9 per cent after Q4FY26 margin miss. Ebitda margin dropped to 18.6 per cent despite strong revenue and profit growth
 "Waaree Energies plunges 10% after Q4 miss; Ebitda margin shrinks to 18.6%")
Sun Pharma up 12% in 4 days, nears 52-week high; analysts see more upside?
Supported by the Sun Pharma's proven record of strong cash flows, analysts remain confident in gradual deleveraging over time.
 "Sun Pharma up 12% in 4 days, nears 52-week high; analysts see more upside?")
MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?
MTAR, as Bloom's key supplier of critical hot box assemblies (commanding 60-70 per cent wallet share), is not merely a beneficiary of this theme but an irreplaceable enabler of it, MOFSL said.
 "MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?")
IIFL Finance jumps 6% on healthy Q4; Motilal Oswal eyes up to 34% upside
IIFL Finance reported consolidated assets under management (AUM) of ₹1,08,180 crore, up 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 38 per cent year-on-year
 "IIFL Finance jumps 6% on healthy Q4; Motilal Oswal eyes up to 34% upside")
Meesho shares zoom 12%; JPMorgan initiates coverage with 'Overweight'
Meesho is newly rated 'Overweight' at JPMorgan on ad monetisation, NMV growth
 "Meesho shares zoom 12%; JPMorgan initiates coverage with 'Overweight'")
Vedanta stock trades ex-demerger, slips 7% from intra-day high
Vedanta remains firm on its deleveraging plans, and going forward, higher cash flows will support both its expansion plans and deleveraging efforts.
 "Vedanta stock trades ex-demerger, slips 7% from intra-day high")
Indian Bank shares falls 7% after Q4 results; profit grows 5% YoY, NII 11%
Indian Bank reported a net profit of ₹3,103 crore, up 5 per cent from ₹2,956 crore in the year-ago period
 "Indian Bank shares falls 7% after Q4 results; profit grows 5% YoY, NII 11%")
Adani Power gains 2% in weak market, zooms 49% in April; here's why
Adani Power reported strong PAT generation in Q4, driven by robust operating profitability and lower tax expenses.
 "Adani Power gains 2% in weak market, zooms 49% in April; here's why")
Bajaj Finance share price rises 4% on posting Q4; brokerages hike TP
Bajaj Finance share price rises over 4% after strong Q4 results; profit jumps 22 percent YoY, brokerages hike target price
 "Bajaj Finance share price rises 4% on posting Q4; brokerages hike TP")
ITC stock extends gains to 3rd session, rises 4% on heavy volumes
ITC share price today: ITC has been among the weaker performers on the Street over the past few years. ITC has declined 13 per cent so far in 2026, compared with a 7 per cent fall in Nifty
 "ITC stock extends gains to 3rd session, rises 4% on heavy volumes")
Sapphire Foods shares gain 15% on Q4 show; Emkay Global eyes 72% upside
Sapphire Foods reported net loss of ₹12.6 crore for Q4FY26, compared with a profit of ₹2 crore in the year-ago period, largely due to one-time loss of ₹12.7 crore
 "Sapphire Foods shares gain 15% on Q4 show; Emkay Global eyes 72% upside")
Coal India up 4%; surpasses Vedanta, HAL, Power Grid in market cap ranking
Coal India is positioning for steady growth, supported by volume expansion and diversification into coal gasification, critical minerals, and renewable energy, say analysts.
 "Coal India up 4%; surpasses Vedanta, HAL, Power Grid in market cap ranking")
Eternal stock: Strong guidance aids outlook; Street sees up to 58% upside
Eternal delivered steady Q4 results, with Blinkit and food delivery businesses driving growth. Brokerages have retained a 'Buy' rating with target prices up to ₹400
 "Eternal stock: Strong guidance aids outlook; Street sees up to 58% upside")