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Will El Niño spoil tractor party? M&M, Escorts Kubota, others in focus

Among sectoral names, analysts continue to prefer Mahindra & Mahindra due to its diversified earnings profile

Aviation stocks rally on ECLGS 5.0 relief; IndiGo, SpiceJet rise up to 8%

IndiGo, SpiceJet shares gained on Wednesday after govt approved ECLGS 5.0 to support airlines amid West Asia crisis. Analysts said fuel costs, traffic slowdown remain key risks for the aviation sector

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Consumer; Marico, Radico Khaitan top bets

The consumer sector now faces a delicate balance between sustaining demand and protecting profitability, with inflation once again emerging as the key swing factor

West Bengal polls: BJP win may reshape power sector, says JM Financial

The most immediate impact of a BJP government in West Bengal could be felt by Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC), which operates as the sole electricity distributor in Kolkata

Auto stocks gain on strong April sales; Maruti Suzuki up 5%, Bajaj Auto 3%

Maruti Suzuki jumped around 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Auto up by 4 per cent, and Hero Moto Corp up by 2.05 per cent

OMCs under pressure as crude tops $126; Nifty Oil & Gas index slips 1.6%

Market analysts attributed the sharp spike in crude oil prices to supply disruptions amid concerns that output from key West Asia producing regions may remain constrained for longer

BSE, MCX shine with triple digit returns; analysts warn of F&O growth risks

In the last three years, BSE has delivered a staggering 2,157 per cent return and MCX surging 844 per cent.

Nifty Auto climbs nearly 3%; Maruti Suzuki results buoy sector sentiment

The index climbed as much as 2.69 per cent to hit an intraday high of 26,484, with buying fuelled by favourable management commentary from the country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India

DAM Capital: Defence sector set for multi-decade growth; check top picks

Among defence public-sector undertakings (DPSUs), DAM Capital said that it prefers Hindustan Aeronautics and Bharat Electronics.

Nifty PSU Bank slips 2%; Canara, BoI dip 3%; why are bank stocks falling?

The RBI has issued final guidelines for transitioning to an Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework, effective April 1, 2027, largely in line with the earlier draft.

AC makers, power stocks rise up to 6% on demand surge amid severe heatwave

Analyst said that demand and consumption of electricity may further rise due to more intense heatwaves, with more frequent use of air conditioners, air coolers, and other appliances.

5 reasons why Goldman Sachs is bullish on Indian steel stocks

Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage of Indian metal (steel) stocks as itsees India as the next steel demand driver. It is bullish on Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Shyam Metalics among others

Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's Labs, Onesource: Nifty Pharma rallies 3%; details

Among others, Sun Pharma was the top gainer up over 7 per cent, followed by Gland Pharma, Alkem Laboratories, Zydus Lifesciences and Wockhardt up over 2 per cent

Nifty IT dives 4% amid sharp sell-off; Infosys, LTM, Coforge worst-hit

LTIMindtree was the top loser, down nearly 6 per cent, followed by Coforge, Infosys, and Mphasis, falling over 5 per cent each

Emkay downgrades OMCs as oil prices surge; FY27 earnings may fall up to 60%

Emkay Global has cut ratings on OMC stocks as rising crude and windfall tax may hit margins. The brokerage sees up to 60% decline in FY27 earnings for HPCL, BPCL, IOCL

Iran war opens opportunities in renewable, CGD cos, but risks remain: Kotak

Iran war-led energy crisis may boost shift to renewable energy sources. Kotak Institutional Equities sees growth for CGD companies but warns of valuation, margin and demand risks

Nifty IT index sinks 4%; HCLTech, Persistent Systems, Coforge dip up to 11%

IT stocks came under sharp selling pressure today after HCLTech's Q4 results and weak growth guidance.

T&D enters multi-year growth phase; Siemens Energy, CG Power top picks

The domestic opportunity is anchored by the National Electricity Plan, which envisages nearly ₹9 trillion of transmission investments through FY32.

Results preview: Pharma growth steady in Q4, but US drag weighs on margins

India's pharma and healthcare firms may post steady Q4 revenue growth, but weak US generics and rising costs are likely to keep margins under pressure

Infra material cos face cost shock amid Iran war; experts see earnings cuts

For cement manufacturers, the primary concern is the sudden spike in energy costs as the industry relies heavily on imported fuel, which is now becoming significantly more expensive