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Lodha, Aditya Birla Real Estate Preferred Over DLF, Godrej Properties — Check Target Prices, Ratings by Motilal Oswal
Most real estate players in the sector are now trading at a 10-35% discount to their respective NAVs
BSE launches Reits index; Waterways Leisure Tourism sinks on debut
BSE launches a REIT-focused index as mutual funds gear up for new schemes, while Waterways Leisure debuts at a discount and Advit Jewels lists with strong gains
Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Healthcare; Max, Global Health top picks
Indian healthcare sector remains well positioned for sustained long-term growth, supported by structural demand, expanding hospital infra, higher healthcare spends, and favourable demographic trends.
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.
Up to 42% upside! 9 stocks Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, others started coverage on. Do you own any?
Brokerages have initiated fresh coverage on several Indian stocks across metals, textiles, engineering and luxury retail, with mostly Buy ratings and double-digit upside targets. Firms like Meesho, Vedanta Aluminium, GE Vernova T&D and Welspun Living are seen as key beneficiaries of sectoral growth and structural demand trends.
HDFC Mutual Fund buys additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health for Rs 130 crore
HDFC Mutual Fund has secured an additional 10 lakh shares of Global Health, which is known for operating Medanta hospitals, from co-founder Sunil Sachdeva for Rs 130 crore. This acquisition builds on a prior purchase made last month. The transaction accounts for a 0.37% stake in the company. In related news, Global Health has reported an impressive 39.7% increase in its fourth-quarter profit after tax, totaling Rs 141.7 crore.
Capex boom, global sourcing tailwinds fuel textile stock rally
Textile exporter stocks witnessed a significant rally on Wednesday, boosted by positive initiation of coverage from Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The brokerage highlighted capacity expansion and supportive policies as key growth catalysts, projecting substantial gains for leading companies. This surge reflects a new investment cycle in the Indian textile sector, with companies focusing on higher-margin segments and value-added products to capitalize on global sourcing trends.

Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on 8 textile stocks, including Arvind and Gokaldas Exports; sees up to 39% upside
Motilal Oswal has started coverage on eight textile firms, predicting growth due to global demand recovery and capacity expansions. They recommend 'buy' for Gokaldas Exports, Arvind, Pearl Global, Indo Count, and Welspun Living.
Trent shares jump 4% after Noel Tata’s comments during AGM. Here’s what Morgan Stanley, other brokerages say
Trent's stock surged over 4% as brokerages like Morgan Stanley and Motilal Oswal reiterated bullish calls. Chairman Noel Tata's vision of 10x revenue and profit growth, fueled by new brands and international expansion, impressed analysts. The company plans significant investments in infrastructure and aims for aggressive store additions across its formats, signaling a strong growth trajectory.
RIL, BEL, Lenskart, Delhivery among Motilal Oswal's top monthly picks
Top monthly stock picks by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk: Analysts are bullish on Reliance, Bharat Electronics, ACME Solar, Delhivery, Gokaldas Exports and Lenskart.
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on KPR Mill, 7 other textile stocks with up to 43% upside. Own any?
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on eight textile companies, turning bullish on Gokaldas Exports, Indo Count, Arvind Fashions, Pearl Global and Welspun Living. The brokerage expects improving global demand, trade agreements and supply-chain shifts to support India’s textile sector recovery and long-term export growth.