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Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.

Afcons Infra secures ₹373 crore orders for urban, metro projects in April
Afcons Infrastructure wins ₹373 crore urban and metro EPC and tunnelling orders, 20% equity lock in ends, shares close at ₹342, up 0.68%.

Six companies to see equity worth ₹64,000 crore free up this week; 85% belongs to one stock
As many as six companies, Deepak Builders, Afcons Infra, Emmvee Photovoltaic, Studds Accessories, Lenskart Solutions and Orkla India, will see their respective shareholder lock-ins end this week. The cumulative value of the shares that will free up for trade is worth nearly ₹64,000 crore, based on their respective closing price levels from last Thursday. Of this, nearly 85% of that value belongs to only Lenskart.

Semiconductor, railway infra stock jumps following Dalal Street rally
MIC Electronics shares rose 6% to ₹40.71, driven by strong market interest and recent order wins from Indian Railways. Despite a 48% decline over six months, the stock has surged 4,740% in five years, showcasing significant investor returns.

TCG Asset Management’s Shahzad Madon picks digital infra, defence & renewables as key themes
Shahzad Madon of TCG Asset Management says investors should focus on long-term themes like energy transition, digital infrastructure, defence and manufacturing amid global uncertainty. He believes these sectors will see strong multi-year growth driven by geopolitical changes and rising demand. Madon prefers transmission plays within renewables, and remains comfortable with EMS companies due to steady earnings growth and improving margins. 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.
Stocks to Watch Today: Swiggy, Enviro Infra, Advait Energy, AstraZeneca, Torrent Pharma, Laxmi Organic,... - Moneycontrol.com
Stocks to Watch Today: Swiggy, Enviro Infra, Advait Energy, AstraZeneca, Torrent Pharma, Laxmi Organic,...Moneycontrol.com

Enviro Infra wins two EPC contracts worth ₹972 crore for sewage projects
Enviro Infra Engineering wins two EPC contracts worth ₹972 crore to build sewage treatment plants and sewer networks under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. Shares of Enviro Infra Engineering ended higher on Friday, April 10, by 1.25% at ₹173.15 on the NSE.
Advent gets CCI nod to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
The Competition Commission of India has approved Advent International's proposal to acquire a 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance. This move involves a significant capital infusion into the housing finance subsidiary. The CCI also cleared other acquisitions, including Citrus Investment LLC's increased shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery and Indus Infra Trust's acquisition of KNR SPVs.

JSW Infra share price target cut by JM Financial but FY26 guidance could still be met
The brokerage said the ongoing West Asia conflict has impacted the company’s Fujairah liquid storage facility, which was hit by drone attacks, leading to partial capacity going offline.

Swan Defence shares in 5% lower circuit as OFS opens today for non-retail investors
Promoter Hazel Infra Ltd. plans to divest a 5.01% stake through an OFS on March 18 and 19 to meet minimum public shareholding norms.

Vodafone Idea, MRPL, YES Bank, Eternal— These are among the top most traded stocks on the NSE today
Vodafone Idea, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL), YES Bank, Eternal, ITI, Dharan Infra-EPC, and Adani Power were among the most traded stocks, or most active stocks in terms of volume, on the NSE.
Sebi clears IPOs of Travelstack, Learnfluence, Tea Post; 3 issues withdrawn
Three companies -- travel technology firm Travelstack Tech, Learnfluence Education, which operates the 'Lakshya' coaching centres, and tea cafe chain Tea Post --have received approval from Sebi to raise funds through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), according to an update from the market regulator on Monday. Meanwhile, Rays Power Infra, Madhur Iron & Steel and Arjun Jewellers saw their documents "withdrawn or returned" during March 9-13, the update showed. The development comes at a time when Indian equity markets are under pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. So far this year, 12 companies have tapped the IPO market to raise funds. One issue is currently underway, while few others are expected to hit the market later this month. According to Sebi data, Travelstack Tech, Learnfluence Education and Tea Post had filed their preliminary IPO documents between June and December and received the regulator's observations during March 10-11. In Sebi's terminology, the ...