Tata Steel shares surged to their 52-week high on Monday, banking on strong sector tailwinds, including Indias extended safeguard duty, Chinas production curbs, and positive brokerage views. Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight with a Rs 200 target, citing favourable demand and pricing trends.
Netweb Technologies shares surged 50% in six sessions to hit a record high, driven by a Rs 1,734 crore sovereign AI order, upbeat AGM outlook, robust Q1 earnings, and bullish technical signals. The stock has nearly doubled in the past six months.
Swiggy's stock receives a 'buy' rating from Nomura, setting a target price of Rs 550, citing disciplined execution and improved breakeven visibility. Ongoing product innovations like Bolt are helping Swiggy gain market share against Zomato. Motilal Oswal also upgraded Swiggy to 'BUY', anticipating multiple tailwinds and raising food delivery growth estimates for FY26-27.
Vikram Solar's shares are set to gain attention following a significant 336 MW high-efficiency solar module order from Larsen & Toubro Construction. The modules, utilizing advanced Hypersol G12R N-type technology, will be deployed in Gujarat's Khavda Renewable Energy Park. This project is expected to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of solar energy.
Anand James from Geojit Investments analyzes Nifty's new expiry, noting high contract volumes and volatility. He observes FII shorts capping gains despite GST optimism and DII bullishness. Auto sector's rally may face profit booking, while M&M remains bullish. Top stock picks for the week are TDPOWERYS and FIRSTCRY, with specific targets and stop-loss levels.
ICICI Prudential AMC's dividend yield strategy, led by Mittul Kalawadia, balances yield sustainability with growth potential across market caps. The fund dynamically adjusts sector exposure based on business cycles and valuations, focusing on long-term wealth creation. This approach has delivered strong returns, making it a core component for investors seeking diversified equity allocation.
Gold prices remained near record highs, approaching $3,600, fueled by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut following a weak jobs report. Traders anticipate a 25-basis-point cut, with a small chance of a larger one. China's gold reserves increased for the tenth consecutive month, while speculators raised net long positions.
Oil prices saw a slight increase in early trading following OPEC+'s decision to moderately raise output from October, a response to anticipated weaker global demand. This decision, while surprising given potential winter oversupply, contrasts with larger previous monthly increases. Market sentiment is also influenced by potential U.S. sanctions on Russia and ongoing geopolitical tensions, including Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine.
Sebi plans to ease Foreign Portfolio Investors entry into India. The regulator will consider an automatic window for simplified registration. This move aims to boost ease of business amid ongoing equity exits. The automatic window will cover 70% of registered FPIs. Sebi will also review quota for domestic insurance firms in IPO anchor books.
