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HCL in 'positive direction' on takeover of 4 copper blocks in Chile; advisors studying data
Hindustan Copper Limited is advancing positively on acquiring four Chilean copper blocks. Transaction advisors are studying data and regulatory issues are being examined. This move aims to secure critical raw materials for India's green energy transition. The company is bidding jointly with NTPC Mining and Coal India Limited.
Power companies may report strong Q1 earnings as electricity demand jumps
PL Capital expects power companies to post stronger June-quarter earnings as a heatwave and delayed monsoon lifted electricity demand, with NTPC, Power Grid and Adani Energy Solutions among the likely beneficiaries.
US' Holtec eyes tie-ups with NTPC, Vedanta to build nuclear reactors
US firm Holtec International is planning a significant 15 GW small modular reactor (SMR) project pipeline in India. Advanced talks are underway with NTPC for a fleet-development platform, and discussions with Vedanta Group are exploring SMR-300 deployment for industrial use. This move follows India's SHANTI Act, 2025, which opened doors for private sector participation in nuclear power.
Power sector: Antique picks NTPC, Adani Power, ACME Solar; here's why
Antique said that it prefers companies with exposure to firm power generation and transmission-linked opportunities. It has maintained a 'Buy' rating on NTPC, Adani Power, and ACME Solar.
Macquarie sees power upcycle; prefers NTPC, JSW Energy amid demand boom
he brokerage has picked NTPC as its top bet in the sector, followed by JSW Energy and Power Grid, while Adani Green, Adani Power, and Adani Energy Solutions are placed lower in its pecking order
Adani Power or NTPC? Macquarie initiates coverage on 3 power stocks, hikes target prices for 3 others
As rising temperatures drive electricity demand across India, Macquarie sees the power sector entering a broad regulatory and operational reset. The brokerage initiated coverage on JSW Energy with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a Rs 720 target, while assigning ‘Neutral’ ratings to Adani Power and Adani Energy Solutions. NTPC emerged as its top sector pick, with a revised target price of Rs 480.
Adani Energy, JSW Energy to Adani Power: Energy stocks rise after Macquarie’s bullish calls
Macquarie’s preferred picks in the energy sector include NTPC, JSW Energy, Power Grid Corporation of India, Adani Green Energy, Adani Power, and Adani Energy Solutions.
Stocks to Watch today: IndiGo, Afcons, Bharti Hexacom, JSW Infra, NTPC
Stocks to Watch today: IndiGo, SpiceJet, Afcons infra, JSW Infra, Bharti Hexacom, NTPC Green Energy, NTPC, NLC India, FirstCry, JW Steel, HDFC Bank, among others, will in focus today.
Concurrent Losers: 15 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Amid a weak broader market, 15 BSE 500 stocks including Hindustan Zinc, PB Fintech and NTPC declined in each of the last five trading sessions, falling up to 10%.
Coal India, ONGC, among 10 stocks with highest increase in government holding in Q4. Do you own any?
Despite broader market volatility, rising prices in power, energy and metal stocks boosted the value of Government of India holdings during the March 2026 quarter, led by ONGC, NTPC and Coal India.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: NTPC, Hindalco among 5 stocks that could give 10-20% return
We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources.