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Havells shares tank 6% post weak Q4 show. Morgan Stanley cuts to underweight, Goldman Sachs trims target
Havells shares fell sharply on Thursday after a weak Q4, with revenue growth slowing and EBITDA declining. A sharp rise in other income boosted profit, but brokerages flagged margin pressures and muted demand. Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock, while Goldman Sachs and Nuvama trimmed targets but maintained positive long-term views.
SBI Life shares fall 3% after Q4 net profit declines 1%: Here's why Nomura, Nuvama, other brokerages remain bullish
SBI Life Insurance shares dipped 3% after reporting a 1% net profit decline in Q4 FY26, despite a 16% rise in net premium income. Brokerages remain bullish, maintaining 'Buy' ratings with targets around Rs 2,400, citing stable performance and strong distribution networks. Management targets 14% APE growth and improved VNB margins.

Jindal Steel dips after Nuvama downgrade, flagging 10% downside; check target price
Jindal Steel settled at its intraday lows of ₹1,277 apiece, 0.92% below Tuesday's closing. The revised target price implies an approximately 10% downside from the session's closing price of ₹1,277 per share.

HCLTech shares fall 11% to a 52-week low, marking their worst single-day return in 11 years
According to Nuvama, HCLTech's weak guidance for FY27 now converges its growth differential with TCS and Infosys, which is likely to lead to convergence of their valuations. The brokerage has cut growth estimates and revised its USD-INR assumption to 93 from 88 earlier.

Devang Mehta bets on capex, power themes; sees retail recovery, cautious on IT
Devang Mehta, Deputy Managing Director & CIO - Equity NDPMS, Spark Private Wealth Management, said consumption trends are improving with demand and margins showing recovery across companies, making the sector worth tracking over the medium term. He highlighted earnings visibility in engineering, power and financial segments, supported by order books and flows. He also pointed to opportunities in market-linked businesses, while noting that growth visibility remains uneven across sectors. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Dipan Mehta advises caution amid global risks; sees opportunity in Ambuja Cements
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities remains cautious on equities despite a recent recovery, citing risks from West Asia tensions, crude oil prices, inflation, and monsoon uncertainty. He expects the full impact to reflect in the June quarter and advises waiting for earnings clarity. He remains positive on cement, especially Ambuja Cements. Among capital market plays, he prefers MCX due to strong volumes in gold and crude, and also likes wealth firms such as Anand Rathi Wealth, 360 ONE WAM, and Nuvama for their stable annuity revenues. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Here's what Indian Mutual Funds bought and sold during the March market correction
According to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, cash and cash equivalents fell to ₹2.11 lakh crore in March from ₹2.40 lakh crore in February, reflecting a cash deployment of ₹29,300 crore during the month of March. Here's a look at what India's top fund houses bet on in the month gone by.

Nuvama’s PE arm raises focus on manufacturing, invests ₹200 cr in Chennai-based Val-Met Engineering
Nuvama Private Equity has acquired a minority stake in Val-Met Engineering for ₹200 crore to capitalize on the aerospace and defence manufacturing boom. The investment aims to scale the specialized material supplier into a global player through tech upgrades and international acquisitions.
Defence stocks set for mixed Q4; Nuvama bets on BEL, Solar Industries, and a smallcap pick
Defence sector companies anticipate mixed Q4FY26 results despite strong order books. Nuvama Institutional Equities highlights BEL, Data Patterns, and Solar Industries as top picks. While order inflows remain robust, growth momentum is expected to moderate. Defence stocks have seen a strong rebound in April, with further action anticipated following earnings announcements and geopolitical developments.

Data Center Play: Nuvama raising target sends Sterlite Tech shares surging by 10%
Historically, Sterlite Technologies has been focused on telecom-driven demand, including 5G network upgrades, fibre-to-the-home, and rural broadband. However, the company is now positioning itself to capture emerging opportunities in the data centre segment.

Nuvama-backed Ozone Overseas to raise up to ₹1,500 cr via IPO; appoints bankers
If it goes as planned, Ozone Overseas will file its draft papers for the IPO by the end of this financial year.

FMCG growth steady for now, price hikes may help but demand and costs remain a worry: Abneesh Roy
Abneesh Roy, Executive Director, Nuvama Institutional Equities, said retail companies may outperform in the near term due to store expansion, while select FMCG firms with favourable input costs are better placed.