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Gurmeet Chadha prefers Home First, Bajaj Housing Finance; sees PSU banks lagging
Gurmeet Chadha of Complete Circle remains constructive on housing finance companies, calling them a key structural play within financials. He prefers digitally strong lenders such as Home First Finance and Bajaj Housing Finance, citing their ability to sustain high growth and yields. While growth moderated recently due to credit costs and MSME stress, trends are stabilising. He also sees private banks as attractive on valuations, while PSU banks may underperform in the near term. 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.
Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints gap-up start; US-Iran news, India VIX to gold, silver rate, 8 stocks to buy or sell - Mint
Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints gap-up start; US-Iran news, India VIX to gold, silver rate, 8 stocks to buy or sellMint
Syrma SGS Technology soars 10%; stock hits new high after gap of 5 months
Going forward, Syrma believes that the company is well poised to capitalize on the emerging opportunities and grow healthy growth rate across all verticals.
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainers - The Financial Express
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainersThe Financial Express
AllianzIM Growth-100 Buffer15 ETF (QBQF) - Investing.com India
AllianzIM Growth-100 Buffer15 ETF (QBQF)Investing.com India
Argus raises Atmos Energy stock price target on rate growth By Investing.com - Investing.com India
Argus raises Atmos Energy stock price target on rate growth By Investing.comInvesting.com India
US-Iran war impact: BNB Paribas cuts Nifty 2026 target by 11%, lists 15 stocks to buy amid ongoing Middle East conflict
Brokerage firm BNP Paribas has downgraded the Nifty target by 11% for 2026. The firm said that the projected earnings growth for CY26 has been revised down sharply to 11.6% from 17.5%, with estimated EPS now pegged at ₹1,237.
Market volatility hits ULIP demand; insurance growth slows amid rate concerns: JM Financial
Life insurers are expected to report slower growth in Q4 as weak March sales offset earlier gains. Demand for ULIPs declined due to market volatility, while interest rate concerns led customers to delay purchases. HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential may miss growth targets, while SBI Life and Axis Max Life are expected to perform better. Early April trends remain soft, though seasonal factors may be at play.
JPMorgan’s Rajiv Batra cuts Nifty target to 27,000; stays cautiously optimistic on equities
Rajiv Batra, Head of Asia & Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy at JPMorgan, said the firm has lowered its earnings growth estimate by 2 percentage points, now expecting around 11% growth for CY26 and about 12% for CY27, implying a CAGR of roughly 10.5–11% over the next two years.
Market Trading Guide: Buy SBI and Bajaj Consumer on Monday for gains up to 6%
Nifty extended gains, maintaining bullish momentum above key moving averages with strengthening RSI signals. Support lies near 23,800 and resistance around 24,300–24,350. Analysts highlight SBI and Bajaj Consumer Care as buy ideas with upside potential supported by strong technical breakouts and trend strength.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
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.