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Hindustan Zinc hits 52-week high after strong Q3; analysts stay optimistic
According to analysts, Hindustan Zinc registered a strong quarter driven by better metal prices and improving volumes, alongside tight cost control
 "Hindustan Zinc hits 52-week high after strong Q3; analysts stay optimistic")
Wipro down 9% as fall in Q3 profit, muted guidance keep brokerages cautious
Wipro Q3 review: Analysts said the performance was mixed, with margins beating expectations even as revenue growth stayed weak
 "Wipro down 9% as fall in Q3 profit, muted guidance keep brokerages cautious")
Bharat Coking Coal debuts strong: Book profit or stay invested? Check here
Bharat Coking Coal IPO debut: The strong listing came in line with expectations, given the IPO was subscribed 146.87 times overall.
 "Bharat Coking Coal debuts strong: Book profit or stay invested? Check here")
Poonawalla Fincorp shares jump 6% intraday; JM Fin upgrades stock after Q3
Motilal Oswal said Poonawalla Fincorp's Q3FY26 performance reflects improving business momentum, despite a near-term drag from higher provisions
 "Poonawalla Fincorp shares jump 6% intraday; JM Fin upgrades stock after Q3")
Sobha slips 4% on weak Q3, but analysts stay bullish on long-term growth
In the December quarter (Q3FY26), Sobha reported a net profit of ₹15.4 crore, as compared to ₹21.7 crore in Q3FY25, down 29 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y)
 "Sobha slips 4% on weak Q3, but analysts stay bullish on long-term growth")
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slips 4%, nears 52-week low; here's why
As per media reports, the US government has a announced 10% tariff on the European Union and the UK, effective from February 1, 2026.
 "Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slips 4%, nears 52-week low; here's why")
Reliance slips 3%, hits 3-mth low post Q3 show; why is the Street nervous?
Thus far in the month of January, RIL's market price declined by 9.5 per cent, while, it has corrected 12 per cent from its all-time high level of ₹1,611.20 touched on January 5, 2026.
 "Reliance slips 3%, hits 3-mth low post Q3 show; why is the Street nervous?")
Analysts bullish on Federal Bank as growth to sustain under new leadership
Emkay Global Research, JM Financial, and Elara Capital hiked target price of Federal Bank.
 "Analysts bullish on Federal Bank as growth to sustain under new leadership")
Antique initiates Lenskart with 'Hold', cites favourable business landscape
Antique assigned a 'hold' rating on Lenskart with a target price of ₹455 and noted that current valuations largely factor in the company's growth outlook
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JSW Infrastructure jumps 6% as analysts see strong medium-term growth
While analysts see near-term volumes to be choppy for JSW Infra, the medium-term growth visibility looks strong to them on the backdrop of port expansion and logistics scale-up
 "JSW Infrastructure jumps 6% as analysts see strong medium-term growth")
TechM shares jump after 'all-around beat' in Q3 show; check stock outlook
TechM's new deal wins for the quarter came in at $1.1 billion, up 47 per cent from $745 million last year. On a sequential basis, TCV was up 34 per cent.
 "TechM shares jump after 'all-around beat' in Q3 show; check stock outlook")
Infosys, TechM, Wipro surged up to 5%; why Nifty IT rallied 3% on Friday?
Analysts anticipate a stronger growth recovery for IT sector in FY27 compared to FY26, driven by an improvement in demand, more stable macro conditions, increased budgetary spending and deal ramp-ups.
 "Infosys, TechM, Wipro surged up to 5%; why Nifty IT rallied 3% on Friday?")
Groww stock price soars 9% on huge volumes; analysts expect more upside
Groww share price rose on strong volume on Friday: Till 01:08 PM; a combined 167.63 million equity shares changed hands on the NSE and BSE.
 "Groww stock price soars 9% on huge volumes; analysts expect more upside")
HDFC AMC, ICICI AMC, Nippon Life India rally up to 6%; here's why
Analysts have been positive on AMC space, considering the levers of stable systematic investments and a better yield outlook now led by the passage of recent regulations on total expense ratio (TER).
 "HDFC AMC, ICICI AMC, Nippon Life India rally up to 6%; here's why")
360 One WAM rises 7% on Q3 results; is it still a smart buy for investors?
Brokerages remain upbeat on the wealth and asset management company. Analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) and JM Financial have both reaffirmed their Buy ratings on 360 ONE WAM shares
 "360 One WAM rises 7% on Q3 results; is it still a smart buy for investors?")
Cipla slips 5%, hits nine-month low; why pharma stock under pressure?
In the past seven trading days, the stock price of Cipla has slipped 11 per cent from ₹1,530.25 hit on January 1, 2026.
 "Cipla slips 5%, hits nine-month low; why pharma stock under pressure?")
L&T Technology Services slips 5% post Q3; most brokerages slash target
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹302.6 crore in Q3FY26, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop, from ₹322.4 crore
 "L&T Technology Services slips 5% post Q3; most brokerages slash target")
Infosys up 5% as strong deal wins, guidance hike keep analysts optimistic
Infosys company reported a 2.2 per cent decline in net profit to about ₹6,654 crore in Q3FY26, from ₹6,806 crore a year ago
 "Infosys up 5% as strong deal wins, guidance hike keep analysts optimistic")
Analysts continue to back HDFC AMC after strong Q3; expect steady growth
Despite some near-term challenges expected due to the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) new TER guidelines, analysts believe HDFC AMC remains well-positioned for sustained growth
 "Analysts continue to back HDFC AMC after strong Q3; expect steady growth")
Nomura cheers Indian Hotels buying stakes in Brij Hospitality; here's why
Nomura maintains 'Buy' rating for the Indian Hotel Company and a target price of ₹830, which implies an upside potential of 20.64 per cent from Wednesday's close price
 "Nomura cheers Indian Hotels buying stakes in Brij Hospitality; here's why")