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Metal stocks extend rally; Vedanta, Nalco, Hindustan Copper zoom up to 6%

At 10:21 AM on Wednesday, the Nifty Metal index was the top gainer among the sectoral indices up 2 per cent, as compared to 0.23 per cent decline in the Nifty 50

Metal stocks extend rally; Vedanta, Nalco, Hindustan Copper zoom up to 6%
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

Bank of Maharashtra shares gain 4%, hit over 1-year high on strong Q3 show

Bank of Maharashtra reported that its net interest income (NII) rose 16.27 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹3,422 crore in the third quarter (Q3FY26)

Bank of Maharashtra shares gain 4%, hit over 1-year high on strong Q3 show
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Axis Bank surges 4%, stock nears record high; brokerages see more upside

Axis Bank share price hit a 52-week high at ₹1,308.40 and was trading close to its record high of ₹1,339.55 touched on July 12, 2024 on the BSE.

Axis Bank surges 4%, stock nears record high; brokerages see more upside
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

BofA Sec starts coverage on Meesho with Neutral; near-term upside priced in

BofA expects Meesho to deliver a 26% Net Merchandise Value (NMV) CAGR over FY26-29, driven by 15% CAGR in new user additions and a 13% CAGR increase in order frequency.

BofA Sec starts coverage on Meesho with Neutral; near-term upside priced in
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Tata Elxsi Q3 margins expand, growth uneven; brokerages maintain 'Sell'

The Bengaluru-based design and engineering solutions firm posted revenue of $107 million in Q3, up 3.2% Q-o-Q in constant currency (CC) terms, ahead of estimates of 1.8 per cent Q-o-Q.

Tata Elxsi Q3 margins expand, growth uneven; brokerages maintain 'Sell'
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

ONGC, Oil India rally up to 4%, trade higher for 4th day in row; here's why

Share price of Oil India hit an eight-month high of ₹467.30, gaining 4 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals.

ONGC, Oil India rally up to 4%, trade higher for 4th day in row; here's why
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

JM Financial bullish on Just Dial post Q3 results; retains 'Buy'; check why

The brokerage continues to value Just Dial at just 13x core business EPS plus cash. This leads to a revised target price of ₹1,060, slightly higher than the previous target of ₹1,050

JM Financial bullish on Just Dial post Q3 results; retains 'Buy'; check why
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

TCS Q3 delivers steady show, brokerages split on growth outlook

TCS Q3 results impact: The common thread across analysts is that while Q3 execution remains strong and margins resilient, clear visibility on broad-based demand acceleration is still missing.

TCS Q3 delivers steady show, brokerages split on growth outlook
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Nalco stock zooms 29% in 1 month, hits new peak in subdued market

The stock price of National Aluminium hit a new high at ₹359.65 on Tuesday and has more-than-doubled or skyrocketed 157 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹140 touched on April 7, 2025.

Nalco stock zooms 29% in 1 month, hits new peak in subdued market
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Ixigo shares rally 7% as JM Financial upgrades to 'Buy', eyes 29% upside

The stock rose to an intraday high of ₹228.40 per share. Around 11:00 AM, ixigo shares were trading 6.87 per cent higher at ₹227.85 apiece. By comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.08 per cent at 83,8

Ixigo shares rally 7% as JM Financial upgrades to 'Buy', eyes 29% upside
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

SBI stock hits new high, outperforms market, gains 3% in 3 days; here's why

SBI stock trend: In the past one month, SBI has outperformed the market and rallied 6 per cent, as against 1.6 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

SBI stock hits new high, outperforms market, gains 3% in 3 days; here's why
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Hindustan Zinc share price rises on silver's record rally; should you buy?

Hindustan Zinc Limited share price rose as buying interest emerged after silver scaled a fresh high on geopolitical tension

Hindustan Zinc share price rises on silver's record rally; should you buy?
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Tejas Networks share price plunges 13%, hits over 3-year low on Q3 loss

Tejas Networks share price declined as much as 12.68 per cent to ₹364.25, the lowest level since March 8, 2022

Tejas Networks share price plunges 13%, hits over 3-year low on Q3 loss
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Metal shares in focus; Hindustan Copper, HZL, Vedanta, SAIL rally up to 4%

Traditionally, Q4 is seasonally strong for volume push, and thus, analysts expect most steel companies to foresee very sharp reversal in margins in Q4FY26.

Metal shares in focus; Hindustan Copper, HZL, Vedanta, SAIL rally up to 4%
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

BSE Smallcap index slips 2%; Tejas Networks, Kernex tank up to 16%

In the past one week, the smallcap index tanked 6 per cent, as against the 2.9 per cent fall in BSE Sensex.

BSE Smallcap index slips 2%; Tejas Networks, Kernex tank up to 16%
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Ireda shares gain 4% on posting Q3 results; PAT up 38%, revenue 27%

State-owned Ireda posted a 37.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in consolidated net profit to ₹585.16 crore in the December quarter, as compared to ₹425.38 crore

Ireda shares gain 4% on posting Q3 results; PAT up 38%, revenue 27%
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Avenue Supermarts rises 3% post Q3, pares gains later; analysts weigh

While analysts are positive on Avenue Supermarts reporting margin recovery, they caution that pricing competition from quick commerce could limit margin sustainability-a key near-term monitorable

Avenue Supermarts rises 3% post Q3, pares gains later; analysts weigh
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Lemon Tree Hotels rises 4% as Warburg Pincus to invest in arm Fleur Hotels

Warburg Pincus will acquire APG Strategic Real Estate Pool N.V's 41.09 per cent stake in Fleur Hotels. The global private equity investment firm will also infuse ₹960 crore of capital.

Lemon Tree Hotels rises 4% as Warburg Pincus to invest in arm Fleur Hotels
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Signatureglobal share price falls 7% on Q3 update; is it good time to buy?

The overall market environment, Signatureglobal (India) said, has turned softer and that has impacted the company

Signatureglobal share price falls 7% on Q3 update; is it good time to buy?
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

Capital goods index tanks 5% in 1 week; what's making the Street nervous?

In the past one week, the stock price of BHEL, Hitachi Energy India, Siemens Energy India and Cummins India have declined between 7 per cent and 12 per cent.

Capital goods index tanks 5% in 1 week; what's making the Street nervous?
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:15 AM IST