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Stocks to buy or sell: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking suggests strategies for 3 shares
Ajit Mishra, SVP of Research at Religare Broking, shares his near-term strategy for Power Grid Corporation of India, Tata Power Company, and PG Electroplast. Mishra believes the Nifty 50 has immediate support in the range of 22,500–22,800, while 23,400–23,600 range is strong resistance.
Oil Ends Choppy Day With Gains as Futures Ease From Day’s Highs
The benchmark price of oil ultimately ended the day higher as escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf caused long-term damage to major energy facilities. Natural gas jumped.
Fed to stay cautious on rate cuts with inflation still in focus, says William Lee
William Lee, Chief Economist and MD at Global Economic Advisors, says markets are grappling with repeated supply shocks—from Covid to wars—yet global growth, especially in the US, has remained resilient. However, rising uncertainty and energy disruptions risk diverting capital into safer assets such as treasuries, thereby hindering long-term growth. He notes political pressure in the US may push for a quicker resolution, while the Fed is likely to prioritise inflation control over rate cuts.
Adani Power shares fall 2%, snap two-day gaining streak. Here is why
Adani Power shares declined after a recent rally as investors booked profits despite strong momentum in power stocks. The company continues to secure long-term power supply agreements and expand capacity. However, recent quarterly results showed a decline in profit and revenue, even as management remains optimistic about growth and execution.
Adani Group stock Adani Power share rallies 7.5% in 2 days on big order win; do you own?
Adani Power has secured five long-term PSA bids totaling 10,400 MW amid a thermal power sector investment cycle. The stock has risen 7.5% in 2 sessions, reaching ₹157.50 after a major order win. It aims to expand capacity to 41.87 GW by FY32 with significant investments.
Adani Power shares jumps 5% after MSEDCL awards 1,600 MW long-term supply contract
Adani Power's shares rose 5% after securing a 1,600 MW thermal power supply deal with MSEDCL. The company will supply power from an upcoming ultra-supercritical project at a tariff of Rs 5.30/kWh, commencing in FY30-31. This win boosts Adani Power's secured capacity and supports India's thermal power expansion goals.
Avoid OMCs; prefer defence and summer plays: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says oil marketing companies remain largely avoidable as they are cyclical, commodity-linked businesses with limited long-term wealth creation potential, especially as renewable energy gains share. He advises selective buying in market declines, favouring defence stocks like BEL and HAL and summer-linked plays such as LG Electronics and Blue Star. Kant also sees corrections in InterGlobe Aviation as a potential long-term buying opportunity despite near-term volatility.
The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Balrampur Chini and Abbott India on Thursday for gains up to 5%
The Nifty fell 1.6% amid broad-based selling triggered by the Iran-Israel conflict, with financials, auto and energy stocks leading losses. Analysts flag weak momentum and advise a sell-on-rise approach, while recommending Balrampur Chini Mills and Abbott India for short-term gains.
Tata Power shares have a 'meaningful re-rating opportunity' on these factors, IIFL says
Tata Power shares are trading at a 12-month forward Enterprise Value to EBITDA multiple of 10 times, which is lower than its long-term median of 11 times.
Watch | See long-term upside in gold, expects near-term consolidation, says Christopher Wood
Jefferies Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood said gold retains strong long-term upside potential despite the possibility of a tactical consolidation phase in the near term. He noted leveraged investors may consider booking profits after recent gains. Wood has set a formal long-term target of $6,000–$6,500 per ounce but said prices could eventually reach $10,000 in US dollar terms. He added that gold remains his preferred asset over silver, energy or copper for long-term allocation.
Watch | Higher crude supports upstream oil stocks, downstream outlook weak: Probal Sen
ICICI Securities energy analyst Probal Sen said crude prices around $75 per barrel are unlikely to trigger windfall taxes, supporting upstream companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India. However, he expects near-term pressure on downstream and gas companies as rising liquified natural gas (LNG)-linked input costs could impact margins. Sen remains cautious on the sector over the next three to six months but maintains a constructive long-term view on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and city gas distributors.