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Groww, Lenskart, 9 other stocks among Motilal’s non-Nifty ideas. Check full list
Motilal Oswal has revealed its top non-Nifty stock picks. The brokerage anticipates robust earnings growth for these companies. Key names include ICICI Prudential AMC, TVS Motor, and Dixon Technologies. Delhivery shows the highest projected earnings expansion. Investors can explore these opportunities for potential gains.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Power, Sona BLW shares on 1 June
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on June 1, supported by gains in IndiGo and Asian Paints. The NSE Nifty rose 0.38% and the BSE Sensex gained 0.36% amid positive Asian market sentiment and recovery after recent sell-offs.
ICICI Bank adds most credit cards in April amid rising competition
Axis Bank added 63,446 cards in April, less than half its February tally. Kotak Mahindra Bank remained steady at 33,038 additions. "We are focused on growing the business and growing it with the right set of customers in a profitable way," said ICICI Bank Group chief financial officer Anindya Banerjee. "We have been seeing reasonably steady new customer acquisition and would hope to see better numbers in terms of growth."
ICICI Bank adds most credit cards in April amid rising competition
Axis Bank added 63,446 cards in April, less than half its February tally. Kotak Mahindra Bank remained steady at 33,038 additions. "We are focused on growing the business and growing it with the right set of customers in a profitable way," said ICICI Bank Group chief financial officer Anindya Banerjee. "We have been seeing reasonably steady new customer acquisition and would hope to see better numbers in terms of growth."
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Motors PV, BHEL shares on 25 May
Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on May 25, buoyed by Brent crude prices dropping below $100 per barrel and optimism over a potential Iran peace deal. Nifty 50 rose 0.94% and BSE Sensex gained 1.02%. Analysts recommend buying Tata Motors and BHEL shares.
Stocks in news: ITC, Nykaa, Lenskart, Ola Electric, IndusInd Bank
Markets saw a volatile session with Nifty trading below the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone, though select heavyweight buying limited downside. Several companies like ITC, Nykaa, and IndusInd Bank are in focus due to Q4 results and news developments, including Lenskart's profit decline and Dr. Reddy's new diabetes drug launch.
Standard Chartered likely to exit ICICI Pru Life bancassurance tie-up; may join Bharti Life Insurance
Sources said the bank currently contributes around 5% to ICICI Prudential Life’s annualised premium equivalent (APE) and about 6% to its retail APE.
Stocks in news: JSW Steel, ZEE, Adani Enterprises, Vodafone Idea, Eicher Motors
Indian markets saw a volatile Monday, ending nearly flat due to global weakness and economic worries. Analysts suggest Nifty is consolidating, with resistance at 23,800-24,000 and support near 23,150-23,300. Key companies like JSW Steel, ZEE, and Adani Enterprises are in focus. IOC reported a significant profit surge. Eicher Motors plans a new manufacturing plant.
Maruti Suzuki selects 6 start-ups to co-create new-age tech-based biz solutions
Maruti Suzuki India has chosen six startups for its accelerator program. These companies will develop new technology solutions. The focus is on improving plant safety and efficiency. Product development time will be reduced. Material traceability will be strengthened. Customer engagement will also be enhanced. This collaboration aims to modernize operations and prepare for the future.
Life insurance new business premium rises 41% in April, SBI Life leads growth
Private life insurers report strong April start to FY27, led by SBI Life, ICICI Prudential, HDFC Life and LIC, with robust NBP and APE growth across segments.
HDFC Bank Shares In Focus After RBI Clears Up To 9.95% Stake In ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank
HDFC Bank submitted the application to the RBI on Jan. 23, 2026, on behalf of its group entities after aggregate holdings were expected to exceed the 5% limit prescribed under the new framework.
Auto sales jump 13% to 2.61 million units on strong demand tailwinds
Vehicle sales saw a significant 13% jump last month, reaching 2.61 million units. This surge marks the best-ever April for most vehicle categories. Strong rural demand, GST benefits, and lower interest rates fueled this growth. Industry experts anticipate this positive trend to continue. The automotive retail sector has started the new financial year on a robust note.