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Nomura sees re-rating potential in Indian Banks; Axis, ICICI, SBI top picks

The brokerage argued that the profitability downcycle, marked by several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression and elevated credit costs, is now behind the sector.

Indian consumer firms to see Q3 margin spur as input costs soften: Nomura

Nomura sees GCPL, Tata Consumer, Marico, and Britannia as the key near-term winners of the commodity downcycle.

Auto rally doesn't downshift as Q3 outlook stays steady on firm demand

Strong order books keep automakers driving past slowdown fears

India IT sector nearing FY27 revival; AI ramp-up to be key, says Nomura

Valuations across the sector remain attractive, but Nomura stays selective. It has rolled forward its valuation framework to H1FY28 while maintaining target multiples.

Emkay favours non-ferrous over steel; sees earnings upgrade in VEDL, Nalco

If current spot prices for aluminium, zinc and silver hold through FY27, Emkay estimates Vedanta and Nalco to see Ebitda upgrades of about 5.5 per cent and 4.9 per cent

Building materials to revive in H2, says Motilal Oswal; top stock bets here

MOFSL has initiated coverage on Century Plyboards with a 'Buy' rating and Cera Sanitaryware with a 'Neutral' stance

Kotak 'assertive' on affordable HFCs; Aadhar, Aavas, Aptus among top picks

Within the space, Kotak's preferred names are Aadhar Housing Finance and Aavas Financiers, citing their positioning and growth potential. It also finds Aptus Value attractive for its profitabilty

Cooling product makers face near-term concerns as recovery hopes fade

Outlook for listed consumer durable majors may stay muted

Value fashion outperforms as analysts highlight V-Mart as top retail pick

Brokerages have identified V-Mart Retail as a preferred pick on the back of superior same-store momentum, strengthened unit economics, and accelerating store expansion.

OMCs set for strong quarter on buoyant margins, says Antique

Antique Stock Broking reiterated 'Buy' on Hindustan Petroleum Corp., Bharat Petroleum Corp., and Indian Oil Corp, with HPCL as the top pick

Nuvama upbeat on alco-bev space, bets on United Spirits and ABD; here's why

Raw material costs will remain supportive for spirits players, with prices of ENA (extra neutral alcohol) and glass expected to stay benign

Launches boost presales growth of top real estate developers in Q2

Listed players relatively insulated from overall housing sales moderation: Analysts

Neuland, Lupin, Divi's lead domestic, CDMO surge amid US generics headwinds

Analysts noted that while US generics face margin headwinds, domestic formulations and CDMOs remain resilient. Biosimilars are also poised for growth through new launches and regulatory support.

IT stocks set for AI-led revival; Infy, HCL among Motilal Oswal's top bets

Analysts at Motilal Oswal expect an AI-driven turnaround in India's IT sector, with Infosys and HCL Tech positioned to benefit as enterprises shift from AI infrastructure to large-scale deployment.

Active banking funds fail to capitalise on PSU rally: Value Research data

Experts expect performance to catch up, see private lenders outperforming

InCred turns upbeat on vehicle financiers; lifts outlook on key NBFCs

According to the analysts, disbursement growth remained soft across most lenders in Q2FY26 due to seasonality and increased caution in SME/MSME segments.

Banks at 'inflection point': IIFL sees earnings rebound, bets on Axis, HDFC

IIFL Capital forecasts flattish earnings for banks in FY26, but expects a strong rebound in FY27-28, with earnings CAGR of 21 per cent for private banks and 14 per cent for PSUs

PVC price pressure dents earnings; Nuvama says 'Hold' Astral, Supreme Ind

A sharper-than-expected decline in PVC prices following the lack of anti-dumping duty (ADD) and the withdrawal of BIS norms has further worsened the operating environment

Festive demand boosts jewellery sector; Titan remains top analysts' pick

Titan delivered a strong quarter with its core jewellery business growing 18.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), backed by 14 per cent like-to-like (LTL) growth.

Paints set for stronger H2, says Nuvama; Asian Paints, Pidilite favourites

Asian Paints has regained momentum and is set to maintain its dominance after outperforming the industry in the September quarter, Nuvama said