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4 reasons why ICICI Sec initiates coverage on Travel Food Services with Buy

The brokerage believes that TFS' ability to secure and renew airport concessions, combined with rising per-passenger spending, will support consistent growth across its QSR and lounge businesses.

Noida facility to fuel Medanta's profitability, say analysts; retain 'Buy'

Analysts see nearly 17 per cent upside at current levels and have valued Medanta at a 30x12M EV/Ebitda multiple, arriving at a target price of ₹1,480 per share

L&T gains 2%, hits new high; brokerages see more upside in stock price

L&T anticipates healthy revenue growth and a significant increase in order inflow, indicating a promising performance in the future.

Nifty PSU Bank index at new high; up 27% in 3 months; what's driving PSBs?

Nifty PSU Bank index hit a new high at 8,665.70, in Wednesday's intra-day trade, surpassing its previous high of 8,624.80 touched on Nov 20, 2025. The index has gained 4% in the past two trading days.

MCX shares cross ₹10,000-mark; zoom 130% from March low; upside left?

In the past one month, MCX share price has outperformed the market by surging 13 per cent, as compared to a 0.26 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex

Nuvama starts coverage on Premier Energies with 'Buy', sees J-curve growth

The brokerage argues that Premier Energies is strategically positioning itself to capture exponential growth in the New Energy ecosystem, even as its core solar business remains on solid footing.

Brokerages split on Kaynes Tech post-meet: Here's what investors should do

Nuvama maintains 'Hold' on Kaynes citing valuations, while Emkay highlights strong FY26 growth, a robust order book, and expansion across EMS, OSAT, PCB, and satellite projects.

Nifty PSU Bank index up 2%, SBI at new high; here's why PSBs are in demand

Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India and Canara Bank were up in the range of 2 per cent to 3 per cent in intra-day trade on Tuesday.

Reliance Industries hits 16-month high, rallies 8% in 1 month; here's why

Thus far in the calendar year 2025, RIL stock has rallied 27 per cent, as against a 8.4 per cent gain on the BSE Sensex.

Muthoot Finance hits new high, gains 16% in Nov; what's behind the rally?

Muthoot Finance stock hits new high at ₹3,809 on the BSE. Thus far in the calendar year 2025, the stock has zoomed 66 per cent, as against a 8 per cent rally on the Nifty 50.

Siemens Energy Q4 nos shine; analysts upbeat on strong order book, margins

Siemens Energy India's revenue from operations jumped 27 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹2,646 crore, compared to 2,09 crore in the year-ago period

Blue Star newly rated 'Neutral' at Motilal Oswal; 9% upside seen

The brokerage believes Blue Star's profit will grow over the medium term, supported by market share gains in room air-conditioners (RAC)

Here's why Geojit has upgraded Phoenix Mills to Buy from Hold; check target

Geojit has upgraded its rating on the stock to 'Buy' from 'Hold', with a revised target price of ₹1,996, based on 5.4x FY27E adjusted book value per share (BVPS

UBS initiates 'Buy' on Shaily Engineering Plastics; sees 60% upside

UBS expects higher traction and improved capacity utilisation in Shaily's consumer and industrial segments, where it supplies components to global clients such as IKEA, GE Appliances and P&G

BEML, HAL, MIDHANI slip up to 4%; why defence stocks under pressure?

At 12:03 PM on Monday; NSE India Defence index was the top loser among sectoral indices, down 2 per cent, as compared to 0.08 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Shriram Finance zooms 34%, hits new high; analysts retain bullish outlook

In the past two months, the stock price of the non-banking finance company (NBFC) has surged 34 per cent after it reported a steady performance in the September 2025 quarter (Q2FY26)

Nifty IT index jumps 2%; what's driving IT stocks higher today? Find here

Analysts attributed the up move to a pullback rally after sharp declines in past sessions. The index is currently 22.72% below its 52-week high of 46,088.90 and is down about 14.8% so far this year.

IndiGo gains 2%, airline stock price nears 3-month high; here's why

IndiGo stock is up 9% from September low. The company's management said it will be able to grow by high teens in both Q3 and Q4 of the current financial year as compared to the same period last year.

Nomura sees China shift boosting Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Jindal Steel

Nomura says the broad-based slowdown validates earlier expectations of a sharper demand slump in the second half of the year.

Tejas fighter jet mishap doesn't shake HAL's long-term prospects: Choice

While export sentiment may see a temporary setback, brokerage believes the near- to medium-term focus remains firmly on domestic deliveries, particularly the production ramp-up of the Tejas Mk-1A