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Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Consumer; Marico, Radico Khaitan top bets
The consumer sector now faces a delicate balance between sustaining demand and protecting profitability, with inflation once again emerging as the key swing factor
Nifty may keep to 23,500–24,800 range amid high oil prices, war uncertainty
Nifty is expected to trade within a narrow range of 23,500–24,800 due to geopolitical tensions and high oil prices. Analysts suggest a mildly positive bias, with specific trading strategies and stock picks like ITC and Tube Investments recommended for potential gains.
Godfrey Phillips India among 5 stocks that closed above VWAP
Five stocks from the Nifty 500 universe closed over 1% above their VWAP on April 29, indicating strong intraday buying and improving market sentiment. A close above VWAP reflects price strength during the session and is considered a short-term bullish signal, suggesting sustained accumulation and the potential for continued upward momentum.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, DMart shares to buy in the near-term
Indian benchmark indices faced selling pressure on April 22, with the Sensex dropping over 800 points and Nifty 50 falling more than 200 points. Despite this, the broader market showed strength. Analysts recommend buying Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, and DMart for potential short-term gains.
Siemens among 5 F&O stocks with surge in futures open interest
Futures open interest in several NSE F&O stocks saw a sharp uptick as of April 15, with five counters registering over 15% growth compared to the previous session, signalling fresh position build-up. Stocks like Godfrey Phillips India, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Siemens, Force Motors and Astral led the surge, indicating increased trader participation and heightened activity in the futures segment.
7 Nifty 500 stocks with up to 60% upside potential. Do you own any?
Analyst estimates highlight select Nifty500 stocks with 50% to 60% upside potential over the next year. Driven by strong revenue growth and broad analyst coverage, stocks like Sapphire Foods, Inox Wind, and Swiggy emerge as high-conviction breakout candidates in market outlooks.

These stocks are seeing the biggest reaction to their Q4 business updates
Stocks like Gallantt Ispat, Shyam metalics, CreditAccess Grameen and Godrej Consumer Products are among the top gainers on the Nifty 500 index on Tuesday, April 7, as these stocks are reacting to their respective fourth quarter business updates.
Zydus Wellness zooms 19% on heavy volumes; stock nears record high
Staples companies are expected to report improvement in revenue growth YoY for the domestic market, believe analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Varun Beverages shares down 22% in one year, but Motilal Oswal sees 35% upside in Pepsi bottler. Here is why
Varun Beverages shares have declined over the past year, but analysts remain optimistic about long-term growth driven by expansion, product diversification and favourable weather conditions. Motilal Oswal sees over 35% upside, supported by capacity additions, international growth and improving demand outlook for the Pepsi bottler.

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund stake in Avanti Feeds crosses 5% after fresh share purchase
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake in Avanti Feeds to 5.02% after acquiring 62,044 shares. This acquisition occurred amid market volatility, with Avanti Feeds shares dropping 12.3% recently but recovering significantly earlier in February following a US-India trade deal.
Sundaram Alternates floats hybrid fund, to raise Rs 1,500 crore
Sundaram Alternates is launching a hybrid private credit and equity fund targeting ₹1,500 crore, aiming for 18-20% returns. The fund will allocate 51-60% to listed equities and 40-49% to high-yield private credit, focusing on mid-market businesses and real estate opportunities.

AI, consumption trends put Vishal Mega Mart, MTAR Tech and IT stocks in focus: Siddhartha Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal Financial Services highlights three parallel themes shaping markets: recovery in consumption-led retail, rising demand linked to AI infrastructure buildout, and structural changes within IT services driven by artificial intelligence adoption. While volatility may persist in the near term, sector-specific opportunities continue to emerge across retail, engineering and technology companies.