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SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.

Vedanta Aluminium stock rating: Citi bullish despite post-listing decline, expects aluminium prices to recover
Citi said it expects global aluminium prices to remain supported by persistent supply deficits despite recent weakness in the market. The bullish views come days after Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal outlined aggressive growth plans for the business, saying aluminium capacity could double.