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SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Diamonds shine as gold buyers adapt to price volatility
As Indian consumers face rising gold import duties and erratic prices, they are changing their buying habits for jewellery. The Indriya brand reports an uptick in diamond-studded items, alongside an increase in old gold exchanges. Meanwhile, Aditya Birla Jewellery is shifting its focus from the classic 4Cs to sparkle, aiming to resonate with the younger audience eager for fresh trends.
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank remain top bets as valuations stay attractive, says Kotak
Kotak Institutional Equities supports leading private banks like HDFC and ICICI, believing they will benefit from improved loan yields and lower funding costs. They remain cautious on loan demand but expect strong asset quality and less pressure on corporate balance sheets.
Meta Infotech bags Rs 5-cr software subscription orders
Meta Infotech announced that it has secured fresh and renewal orders aggregating Rs 5.43 crore from a leading real estate company and its group entities, a life insurance company, and one of the largest private sector banks.
Muharram Holiday: Will BSE, NSE Trade Today, Are Banks Working? Check Here - NDTV
Muharram Holiday: Will BSE, NSE Trade Today, Are Banks Working? Check HereNDTV
Indian Equities To Broaden Beyond Megacaps: Market Expert Bets On AI, Select Mid And Small Caps
Harish Krishnan, CIO Equity, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per cent
HDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%. The insurer solidified its position among the top three, achieving a 10.8% new business market share. Profit after tax reached Rs 1,910 crore, and assets under management grew to Rs 3.75 lakh crore.
Stocks To Buy Today: Kush Bohra Recommends Aditya Birla Capital, IKS And More — Check Target Price
Technical analyst Kush Bohra shares his top picks for the day.
Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on June 24? Check list - The Times of India
Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE on June 24? Check listThe Times of India
Why did stock market rally today? BSE Sensex closes around 800 points up - top reasons for rise - The Times of India
Why did stock market rally today? BSE Sensex closes around 800 points up - top reasons for riseThe Times of India
Five Stocks To Buy: Adani Power, Ola Electric, IRCTC And More | June 24, 2026
Top picks for Wednesday, June 24 include Adani Power, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ola Electric, IRCTC, and GRP Limited.