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Sonata Software shares drop 8% after management skips FY27 guidance

Sonata Software shares plunged over 7 per cent after the company refrained from giving FY27 growth guidance. Weak sentiment in IT stocks after OpenAI's latest announcement also weighed on the stock

Metal stocks shine in weak market: Hind Zinc, Vedanta up 4%; top picks here

Analysts said that the metal space is again a renewed strength after a healthy consolidation phase. They said that strong metal prices will help support or boost the company's profits going forward.

PVR Inox: Why analysts are bullish on the multiplex giant after Q4 results

PVR Inox reported strong Q4 results led by higher ticket prices, and a strong movie pipeline. Analysts remain bullish on the company's asset-light expansion strategy, and balance sheet strength

UPL dips 4% on Q4 results; Motilal Oswal sees 10% downside on tax headwinds

UPL ended the FY26 on a strong note, driven by broad-based growth across geographies and business platforms, despite continued pricing pressure in the global crop protection industry

Have the markets overreacted to PM's austerity appeal? Experts decode

Experts believe the markets, which were already nervous owing to the West Asia war, may have overreacted to PM Modi's appeal for austerity measures given the sharp fall seen in the last two days.

HFCL shares defy weak markets, rise 3% to hit 52-week high; here's why

The northward movement in HFCL share price followed the company's announcement that it has secured export orders worth approximately $19.32 million

Canara Bank share price up 2%; Analysts cut target on lower FY27 guidance

Canara Bank shares gained despite mixed Q4FY26 results and lower FY27 NIM guidance. Analysts remain positive on credit growth but cautious on margin pressure.

Safe-haven surge: Silver ETFs soar 6% amid geopolitical stress, oil spike

MCX Silver opened with a slight gap up and is trading within the ₹280,000-₹282,000 zone, sustaining well above the ascending trendline as bullish momentum builds

JSW Energy shares fall 7% despite 38% rise in Q4 profit; dividend declared

JSW Energy share price today: MOFSL has reiterated 'Buy' rating on the stock with a target of ₹640. The brokerage said that Q4 was a soft quarter, with revenue coming in below the estimates by 24%

Mid, smallcap funds see strong inflows in 2026 despite market swings

According to Amfi data, the midcap and smallcap funds have witnessed a rise in inflows in 2026 so far despite heightened volatility in the markets.

JSW Steel Q4 preview: Street eyes solid earnings growth for steel major

Brokerages tracked by Business Standard expect a robust Q4FY26 performance, driven by stronger realisations and steady volumes

Bharti Airtel Q4 results preview: Profit may rise QoQ; Arpu in focus

Bharti Airtel is expected to report steady Q4FY26 earnings supported by strong subscriber additions, 4G/5G upgrades, broadband growth, and improving Arpu

Rate hike in CY26? Why SBI MF's Rajeev Radhakrishnan thinks tide could turn

Radhakrishnan said a persistent supply shock accompanied by a weaker currency can negatively impact inflation and fiscal direction, given the likelihood of higher subsidy requirements

Nifty MidCap quotes near record high, can rally another 5%; suggests chart

The Nifty MidCap Select index can rally up to 15,200 levels in the medium-term, believes Virat Jagad, Sr. Technical Research Analyst at Bonanza.

Mid, smallcap outlook: Why CY26 will reward quality over exuberance

The Q4FY26 earnings season indicated that the fundamental outlook for the SMID space remains resilient despite the war-led correction

Looking to invest in mid, smallcap stocks? Here are 5 risks to watch for

While it is well known that investing early in a small company that goes on to become large offers the potential for multibagger returns, it comes with a distinct set of risks

CY26 SMID outlook remains constructive, says Pradeep Gupta of Anand Rathi

Looking ahead, the outlook for SMIDs for the remainder of CY26 remains constructive, though returns are likely to become more differentiated compared to the broad-based rally seen earlier

Stocks to Watch today: Groww, IHCL, JSW Energy, Tata Power, HFCL, and more

Stocks to watch today: Groww, Indian Hotels, Tata Power, JSW Energy, Persistent Systems, HFCL, Bharat Forge, HG Infra Engineering, among others, will remain in focus today.

Mid-, small-cap rally likely to turn stock-specific amid valuation concerns

While the small- & mid-cap rally may not sustain the extraordinary pace witnessed in recent months, a sharp reversal also appears unlikely amid strong domestic liquidity, writes Srimal of Axis Direct

Midcaps outperform Nifty50; check top stock picks for your portfolio

While describing midcaps as a stock-specific universe, analysts attributed the outperformance to healthy valuation normalisation in the segment over the past few quarters