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Motilal Oswal recommends buying these four defence stocks for up to 38% upside
Motilal Oswal said that the current West Asia conflict is likely to drive higher global defence spending as nations will prioritise security and military preparedness. It added that India's defence sector is well positioned to benefit from both rising domestic procurement and increasing export opportunity, supported by the government's push for indigenization and a growing reputation in the global arms market.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.
India equity funds see modest outflows as AI-linked markets attract investors: EPFR
Cameron Brandt, Director of Research at EPFR Global, said India equity funds saw modest outflows over the past week, while AI-linked markets such as Taiwan, China and Korea continued drawing investor interest. He added that geopolitical tensions have triggered only a muted risk-off response in global fund flows. US equity funds saw modest redemptions, while diversified emerging-market funds continued attracting money. Energy, defence and aerospace funds recorded strong inflows.
India’s MF industry could hit ₹800 lakh crore in 10 years: Raamdeo Agrawal
India’s mutual fund industry could grow ten-fold in the next decade, reaching ₹600–800 lakh crore in AUM, up from the current ₹80 lakh crore, predicts Raamdeo Agrawal.
Gainers & Losers: Indigo, Paras Defence among 7 big movers on Wednesday
Indian markets tumbled as the Iran-Israel war escalated, dragging energy stocks lower. Nifty and Sensex fell sharply, while select stocks like Coal India and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar bucked the trend.
Suzlon Energy shares drop 30% in six months, but Motilal Oswal sees 61% upside; here’s why
Suzlon Energy shares have seen a significant decline, but Motilal Oswal remains bullish, projecting a 61% upside. The brokerage cites the company's 'Suzlon 2.0' vision, including leadership restructuring and the launch of a dedicated project development vertical, DevCo, as key drivers for future growth.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
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.
This mutual fund expert sees strong growth potential in midcap stocks
Sandeep Bagla of TRUST Mutual Fund sees strong growth potential in Indian midcap equities, driven by economic expansion, policy support, and sectors like technology, consumption, and energy.
Buy Larsen & Toubro; target of Rs 4550: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Larsen & Toubro has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4550 in its research report dated May 06, 2026.
Buy KEC International; target of Rs 630: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on KEC International recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 630 in its research report dated May 26, 2026.
Buy Shaily Engineering Plastics; target of Rs 3404: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Shaily Engineering Plastics recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 3404 in its research report dated May 25, 2026.