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Auto stocks in demand: Maruti hits new high; Hero Moto, Ashok Leyland up 2%

Thus far in the calendar year 2025, the BSE Auto index has rallied 18 per cent, as against 8 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.

Eternal shares down 25% from record high; what's making the Street nervous?

The stock price of the parent company of food delivery platform Zomato and quick commerce Blinkit, was down 2% at ₹277.10 on Tuesday, trading at its lowest level since July 21, 2025.

VST Tillers zooms 70% in 6 months, hits new high; what's driving smallcap?

VST Tillers stock hit a new high of ₹6,225 and has zoomed 117 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹2,875 touched on April 7, 2025.

Portfolio reset drives IP-led growth for Nazara, says Choice; retains 'Buy'

With its portfolio clean-up largely completed and execution improving across mobile, PC/console, ad-tech, and offline gaming, Choice believes Nazara is positioned for a more durable growth cycle

Mishra Dhatu Nigam surges 15% on heavy volumes; sharpest rally in 5 months

Midhani is expected to benefit substantially from robust order prospects, new product developments with increasing indigenisation

Nifty Metal index hits record high, surges 27% in CY2025; here's why

At 09:55 AM; Nifty Metal index, the top gainer among sectoral indices on Monday, was up 1.5 per cent, as compared to 0.08 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Midwest stock hits all-time high as Motilal Oswal initiates with 'Buy'

The brokerage has set a target price of ₹2,000 per share, implying an upside of about 25 per cent from current levels.

HEG, Graphite gain up to 3% in subdued market; brokerages see more upside

HEG hopes that in two, three quarters, steel production starts to increase and the new electric arc furnace capacities start coming on stream in the next one to two years.

IEX slips 4% on huge volumes, stock nears 52-week low; here's why

IEX stock outlook: The CERC is considering replacing the current ceiling-based transaction fee regime for power exchanges with a lower, fixed per-unit fee to improve transparency and predictability.

Axis Securities keeps 'Buy' on Arvind Smartspaces post management overhaul

Axis Securities has set a target price of ₹740 per share, reflecting a potential upside of 21 per cent from the current market price

Equirus starts 'Long' on M&B Engineering; expects solid multi-year growth

Post-IPO, M&B Engineering, analysts believe, is set to remain debt-free, with all planned capex fully funded

Manappuram, Muthoot zoom up to 82% in 2025; what's driving gold financiers?

Thus far in the calendar year 2025, Muthoot Finance zoomed 82%, while Manappuram Finance soared 65%. In comparison, the BSE Sensex rose 9%.

City Union Bank zooms 101% from April low; hits new high; upside left?

In the past three months, City Union Bank shares have rallied 40 per cent, as compared to a 4.7-per cent rise in the BSE Sensex

Cholamandalam Inv refutes Cobrapost claims; Analysts retain 'Buy' call

The Cobrapost report had alleged large-scale related-party transactions, cash-handling irregularities, governance lapses, and regulatory non-compliance at CIFC

Coal India rallies 7% in 2 days, stock nears 52-week high; here's why

Coal India board approved the listings of its arms South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL).

New Year Picks 2026: SBI, Astral, Hindalco among top bets by Axis Sec

New Year picks 2026: SBI, Varun Beverages, Astral, Nippon Life India Asset Management among top picks by Axis Securities amid market at "crucial inflection point"

Angel One sees value in Welspun Corp on pipe leadership; assigns 'Buy'

Angel One has set a target price of ₹1,050 based on a sum-of-the-parts valuation, implying an upside of 29 per cent from its previous close of ₹813.65 per share on the NSE.

Shriram Finance breaks into top 50 most-valuable club; up 94% from 2025 low

In the past three trading days, the stock price of Shriram Finance has rallied 10% after Japanese lender MUFG Bank said it will invest ₹39,618 cr through preferential allotment of equity shares.

Tata Motors CV, TMPV shares rise for 3rd straight day; here's why

Tata Motors said that the growth momentum expected to continue through H2 across segments, while, the GST cut boosted consumption and utilisation, supporting MHCV cargo volume growth

Emkay says 'Add' Dalmia Bharat on demand revival, capacity expansion plans

Emkay Global retains Add on Dalmia Bharat with a ₹2,450 target, citing capacity expansion, cost savings and improving cement demand outlook from 2026