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Outperforming Aditya Birla Group stock can rise another 21%, Kotak says
Aditya Birla Capital operates as a diversified financial conglomerate. Most of its value lies in its flagship diversified NBFC business, which has assets under management (AUM) of ₹1.5 lakh crore.
Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.
Sensex nosedives 1,342 pts; Nifty sinks below 23,900 level; VIX jumps 11.41%
Nifty ended below the 23,900 level. Auto, private bank and financial services shares declined, while pharma, oil & gas shares and healthcare shares advanced.
Aditya Birla Capital invests ₹750 crore in Aditya Birla Housing Finance via rights issue
Shares of Aditya Birla Capital Ltd ended at ₹333.20, up by ₹8.85, or 2.73%, on the BSE.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC among 5 stocks at 52-week high; rally up to 20% in a month
The benchmark Sensex surged 639 points to close at 78,205 on Tuesday. During this rally, five BSE 500 stocks reached their 52-week highs, signaling strong upward momentum and potential for further growth. These stocks, including Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC and JB Chemicals, have shown significant gains in the past month.
Indian soft drinks industry well-positioned for healthy recovery, non-fizz drinks gain traction: VBL
This year marks a vibrant rebound for the Indian soft drinks sector, where consumer tastes are expanding. Carbonated beverages continue to dominate, yet there's a noticeable shift towards refreshing non-carbonated and juice-infused drinks. Companies are getting creative, focusing on low-sugar and naturally sourced ingredients to entice health-conscious consumers.
Sensex crash over 2,235 in early trade; VIX surges 20.82%
The Nifty traded below the 23,750 mark. All sectoral indices on the NSE were traded in the red, with PSU bank, auto and healthcare shares declining the most.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 9 March 2026
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — Aditya Birla Sun Life Amc, Aster DM Healthcare, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Astral, and Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciencs.
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
India hospitality sector revenue to grow 9-12% in 2025-26: Icra Report
The hospitality sector in India is gearing up for a robust surge in revenue, estimated at 9-12% growth by 2025-26. This optimistic forecast stems from a consistent influx of domestic tourists, thriving business conferences, extravagant weddings, and a healthy demand from corporate clients.
Ashok Leyland sales up 24 per cent at 22,157 units in February
Ashok Leyland has announced strong sales figures for February 2026. Total sales saw a significant jump of 24 percent. Domestic sales also climbed by 28 percent. The company experienced robust growth in both medium and heavy commercial vehicles, alongside a healthy increase in light commercial vehicle sales. This performance indicates a positive trend for the commercial vehicle manufacturer.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests HDFC Gold ETF, Oil India shares to buy in the near-term
The Indian stock market fell significantly on March 2, with the Sensex down 2,743 points and the Nifty 50 plummeting over 500 points due to geopolitical tensions and foreign capital withdrawals, resulting in a loss of ₹8 lakh crore in market capitalization.