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Stocks in news: Tata Steel, Kaynes Tech, GAIL, Somany Ceramics, TVS Motor
Indian markets continued their downward trend on Thursday. Several companies saw significant news. BofA Securities invested in Kaynes Technologies. GAIL assured uninterrupted gas supply to Bengaluru. South Indian Bank launched EPF payment services. DCM Shriram approved renewable energy investment. TVS Motor launched a new electric scooter. Tata Steel moved court over a GST demand.
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.
Steel price hike likely in March quarter; JSPL, JSW top picks: Axis Securities
Aditya Welekar, Senior Research Analyst-Metals at Axis Securities says another steel price hike in the January-March quarter of 2026 (Q4FY26) cannot be ruled out, expects spread expansion, and prefers JSPL and JSW over SAIL, which he sees as a tactical bet.
Buy City Union Bank; target of Rs 325: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on City Union Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 325 in its research report dated April 28, 2026.