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Steel stocks in focus: SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW, Jindal Steel rally up to 4%

In the ferrous space, analysts at ICICI Securities don't foresee any major impact due to ongoing geopolitical tensions as exports share of total steel production is pegged at <6 per cent.

BSE share price up more than 10% in March so far; what's driving the rally?

BSE share price: Sunny Agrawal of SBI Securities said that BSE's options premium turnover has jumped consistently over the last few months despite the regulatory interventions

HDFC Sec assigns 'Buy' tag to NTPC Green Energy, sees 22% upside; know why

The optimism stems from the company's aggressive capacity addition plans, supported by NTPC's established execution capabilities, which are expected to help it capitalise on rapidly growing demand

Dhampur Sugar, EID Parry rise up to 7% on additional export quota approval

At 10:57 AM, individually, among others, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries shares were trading over 3 per cent higher

Campus Activewear poised for steady growth; Motilal Oswal reiterates 'Buy'

Motilal Oswal has trimmed its Ebitda estimates for FY25-FY28 by 1-2 per cent due to higher advertising and promotional spending related to the company's new brand identity

Ipca Labs rallies 4%, stock hits 52-week high; analysts see more upside

Ipca Labs hit a 52-week high of ₹1,624 on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes and was seen inching towards its record high of ₹1,757.55 touched on January 3, 2025.

Tata Motors gains 2% on price hike; stock outperforms market in 2026

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles announced a 1.5% price hike across its vehicle portfolio effective April 1, 2026, prompted by rising input costs, especially precious metals and key commodities.

Stock to buy: KFin Tech gets rating upgrade from ICICI Sec for 17% upside

Stock to buy today: ICICI Securities has upgraded its rating on KFin Technologies to 'Buy' from 'Add'. The brokerage has set a target price of ₹1,050

JM Financial starts coverage on Tilaknagar Ind with 'Buy', sees 25% upside

JM Financial, in its report, highlighted that TIL is among the top five spirits players in India, with a leadership position in the brandy segment driven by its flagship brand, Mansion House.

Eternal well placed to 'emerge stronger'; JM Fin sees 80% stock upside

JM Financial maintained its forecast of about 18 per cent Y-o-Y NOV growth for Zomato in the Q4FY26, which would mark the strongest expansion in the past seven quarters

ICICI Bank erodes ₹1.2 trn mcap; stock hits 52-week low, down 12% in month

Analysts believe the recent stock market correction due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel-US and resultant dislocations in stock prices, presents an opportunity to add 'better' stocks.

Axis Securities retains 'Buy' on Federal Bank, eyes 10% upside: Here's why

Axis Securities has set a target price of ₹290 per share, implying a potential upside of 10 per cent from Friday, March 13, closing price of ₹263 on the NSE

Poonawalla Fincorp gains as Motilal Oswal sees 37% upside; stock up 3%

Motilal Oswal retained its target price of ₹560 for Poonawalla Fincorp, implying an upside potential of about 37 per cent from Friday's close

OMC stocks extend fall; BPCL, HPCL, IOCL down up to 4%; here's why

Thus far in March, the stock price of HPCL has slipped 22 per cent, while BPCL and IOCL were down 18 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively amid rising crude oil prices.

Antique retains buy on Yatra; Middle East impact temporary, sees 87% upside

Factoring in the Middle East conflict-related disruption, Antique trimmed its FY26-FY28 earnings estimates for Yatra Online by 4 per cent each and reduced its valuation multiple to 27x from 32x

Antique upgrades GAIL; sees upside in upstream, OMCs amid West Asia war

Antique upgraded GAIL (India) Ltd. to 'Buy' from 'Hold', citing the sharp correction in the stock price despite a relatively limited impact on its target price

Choice retains 'Buy' on Sirca Paints India, sees 52% upside; here's why

Choice highlighted that the company will continue to focus on the premium wood coatings segment, where demand is largely driven by architects and premium contractors

Smallcap stock to buy: Angel One picks Himadri Speciality for 25% upside

Stock to buy: Himadri Speciality Chemicals is a constituent of the Nifty Smallcap 100 index. Brokerage firm Angel One has intitiated 'Buy' coverage for an upside of 25 per cent

No material impact from Iran war on Hind Copper, may rally 23%: Anand Rathi

Geopolitical tensions may raise freight costs due to higher crude prices, which could affect margins as power, fuel and water account for about 7 per cent of revenue

Nifty Metal index plunges 4%; Nalco, Hindalco, Tata Steel crack up to 7%

Nifty Metal index: At 10:45 AM on Friday; the metal index was the top sectoral indices loser down 4.3 per cent as against 1.3 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.