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ONGC, Oil India rally up to 4%; BPCL, HPCL, IOCL fall 3%; here's why

The prospects for OIL and ONGC may improve - with volume growth, stronger gas realisations and delta from refining/downstream subsidiaries likely aiding consolidated earnings momentum, say analysts.

Jindal Saw slips 4% after API restricts monogram use on seamless pipes

In one year, Jindal Saw shares have slipped over 25 per cent, compared to Sensex's rise of 10 per cent

Tata Steel hits new high, up 12% in 1 month; what's driving metal stock?

MOFSL remains constructive on Tata Steel on the back of a strong domestic demand outlook, safeguard duty-led price support, ongoing capacity expansions and a gradual turnaround in the EU biz.

Analysts reaffirm positive stance on Navin Fluorine, eye near-term growth

Analysts remain upbeat on Navin Fluorine's outlook, citing strong growth in the CDMO business, robust demand for R32 and HFC-32, and a solid pipeline in specialty chemicals

Marico gains 2%, stock hits record high in tepid market, outruns FMCG index

With input cost easing and margin pressure subsiding, the management expects progressive improvement in operating profit growth rates over the coming quarters.

Ashish Kacholia portfolio stock Aeroflex up 20% in 2 days, hits 52-wk high

The average trading volumes on the Aeroflex counter jumped over four-fold, with a combined 11.14 million shares representing 8.4% of total equity of the company changing hands on the NSE and BSE.

Easy Trip Planners shares zoom 11% in trade; up over 40% in three days

The stock was in demand after Arthkumbh Ventures LLP bought shares of the company through a bulk deal

Steel stocks SAIL, Tata, JSL, JSW, Jindal gain up to 2%; here's why

The policy support, safeguard measures, and the likelihood of regulatory adjustments are improving industry visibility, say analysts.

JM Financial bullish on Tenneco Clean Air India, sees 16% upside; know why

Analysts expect the ongoing CV upcycle, export opportunities, and the upcoming greenfield capacity expansion to support sustained growth and margin improvements

Axis Sec reaffirms 'Buy' as Signature Global expands into commercial realty

The brokerage views the development as a strategic diversification into annuity-generating assets, while retaining focus on the residential segment

Axis Bank preferred pick by Centrum within banking space; target ₹1,460

Centrum has assigned 'Buy' rating on Axis Bank, calling it a preferred pick from the banking space. The brokerage has set a target price of ₹1,460

Larsen & Toubro market cap nears ₹6 trillion; stock rallies 10% in 1 month

The divestment of Nabha Power for ₹3,660.87 crore is strategically positive for L&T as it aligns with the company's stated objective of exiting the development projects business, believe analysts.

Tata Motors PV gains 9% thus far in February; what's driving auto stock?

The Tata group company's domestic passenger vehicles business continues to see strong growth post the GST cut and recent launches receiving good customer response.

ITC jumps 3% on report of cigarette price hike; analysts see base formation

ITC shares jumped 3 per cent after reports said that the company has hikes cigarette prices. Analysts said that ITC stock is currently forming a base after the recent breakdown

PSU Bank index outshines Nifty for 6th straight month; up 41% since Sep-25

Thus far in the month of February 2026, the Nifty PSU Bank index has rallied 5.5 per cent, as compared to 2 per cent rise in the benchmark Nifty 50.

Ola Electric slips 5% in trade, sink to record low; down 19% in a month

Analysts believe Ola Electric's turnaround post December quarter (Q3FY26) is likely to be prolonged and challenging.

Newly listed Aye Finance shares rise 9% on bourses; analysts weigh strategy

Despite paring some gains, the NBFC counter continued to witness steady investor interest during the intraday deals on Tuesday

KFin Tech up 9% in 2 days post Q3 results; brokerages remain divided

In the December quarter (Q3FY26), Kfin Technologies consolidated net profit stood at ₹91.993 per share, compared to ₹90.178 crore a year ago, up 2 per cent

SML Mahindra zooms 48% thus far in February, hits new high; here's why

The stock price of the commercial vehicles company hit a new high of ₹5,110 in Tuesday's intra-day trade, zooming nearly 400% from its 52-week low of ₹1,030.90 touched on February 28, 2025.

PL Capital initiates Fractal with 'Buy'; bets on AI, strong account mining

Pritesh Thakkar and Sujay Chavan of PL Capital expect the company to sustain its growth momentum, with a turnaround in Fractal Alpha likely to support consolidated performance