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Axis Bank's growth improving; NIMs to bottom in Q4FY26/Q1: Motilal Oswal

The brokerage has reiterated its 'Neutral' rating on the stock with a target price of ₹1,300 after its interaction with the top management team of Axis Bank

Q3FY26 bank earnings to improve, but NIM concerns loom: Elara Securities

Elara Securities sees the outlook for the third quarter of the current financial year to be better for banking and financial sector. It picked ICICI Bank and State Bank of India as its top pick.

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 29: Coforge, Tech M, Lenskart, PNB, Ola, Timex

Stocks to watch today: Traders will keep an eye on share prices of Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Lenskart Solutions, Sigachi Industries, Timex Group, Ola Electric, Ceigall India, Llyods on Monday

Smallcap index set for worst show in 7 years; time to cherry-pick?

Most small-cap stocks, according to analysts, were richly valued in CY25 after their sharp run in the last two calendar year

Tarc, Karur Vysya Bank, Apl Apollo: Top technical stock picks by analyst

Aakash Shah of Choice Equity Broking's top picks include Tarc, Karur Vysya Bank, and APL Apollo Tubes; check target, stop-loss

Engineers India, NMDC among top stock picks for today; Check target here

Engineers India, NMDC, and Titan Company are among the top stock picks by Rajesh Bhosale of Angel One

Rights issues hit 28-year high as QIPs shrink amid market correction

Rights issues hit a 28-year high in 2025 as Sebi's rule changes sped up fundraising, even as QIPs slumped amid a sharp broader market correction and tighter valuation dynamics

SIP inflows top ₹3 trn in 2025 for first time as investors stay steady

Systematic investment plans emerged as investors' preferred route in a volatile equity market, helping offset a sharp decline in one-time mutual fund investments during 2025

Castrol India: Well oiled to grow, but valuations may limit sharp upside

The BP-Stonepeak transaction has brought Castrol India into focus, but while margins, cash flows and brand strength remain robust, expensive valuations may restrain near-term gains

Foreign share in AIF fundraising falls as domestic capital picks up pace

Domestic fund raising is growing faster amid increased local interest

Markets at a turning point: Axis Securities’ top picks for 2026

As India steps into 2026, markets are entering what Axis Securities calls a “crucial inflection point.” So where should investors look? Axis Securities has laid out its core themes

KNR Constructions share price settles off day's high; Co to exit four SPVs

KNR Constructions recorded a five-day winning streak. In the five sessions, the scrip rose 26.25 per cent.

Stock Market Close: Sensex settles 367 pts lower; Nifty at 26,042; IT, Auto shares top drag

Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday, December 26, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was higher by 0.07 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.21 per cent

HAL, Mazagon Dock, BEL drive gains in Nifty Defence today; rally explained

Defence stocks advanced in Friday's session as buying interest emerged on the expected increase in order books in the run-up to the Defence Acquisition Council's (DAC) meeting

IPO calendar: Quiet mainboard; 10 SME listings to grab attention next week

Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre will launch its IPO on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while multiple SME listings, including EPW India and Dachepalli Publishers, are slated for next week

Ashok Leyland set to ride CV upcycle; Choice hikes target, retains 'Buy'

The brokerage believes Ashok Leyland is poised to be a major beneficiary of India's ongoing commercial vehicle (CV) upcycle, helped by firming domestic demand, rising exports

Last day! Dhara Rail IPO closes today; subscription rises 21x, GMP 13%

Dhara Rail Projects has been subscribed to over 20 times so far, led by robust participation from all the investor categories

Dilip Buildcon shares gain 5% on winning two infra projects; Details here

Dilip Buildcon shares rose 5 per cent after it secured two major infrastructure projects with a combined value of around ₹5,250 crore

Eternal, Swiggy share prices fall as gig workers' protest roils sentiment

Swiggy share price extended losses to fourth session, while Eterna share price reversed gains on Friday. The share prices were trading 1.77 per cent and 0.53 per cent down, respectively, as of 9:40 a.

Equity in household savings to rise after short-term 'blip': Emkay Global

The share of gold in household savings has risen sharply by 855 bps over the past 12 months to 45.6 per cent, primarily on the back of M2M gains