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Top Stock Picks: Axis Securities bets on largecaps from SBI to Eternal for up to 57% upside
Brokerage firm Axis Securities has listed its top large-cap stock picks, highlighting companies across financials, telecom, consumption, and healthcare that offer strong earnings visibility and upside potential. The brokerage sees select names delivering up to 57% upside from current levels.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Growth Leaders: 10 midcap stocks with stellar 50%+ YoY sales gains
Several NSE midcap companies delivered strong growth in the December 2025 quarter, with sales rising over 50% year-on-year. Firms across sectors such as metals, real estate, energy and healthcare reported sharp demand-led expansion, highlighting strong business momentum and growth potential.
NTPC Green among 6 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Six Nifty 500 stocks, including NTPC Green Energy and Adani Power, showed a bullish Relative Strength Index crossover on March 12. The RSI moving above the 50 level signals strengthening price momentum, which traders often interpret as a potential early sign of upward movement and fresh buying opportunities in these counters.
US-Iran war, high crude oil prices could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings: Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Expert view: Higher energy costs increase input expenses for several sectors, which could pressure margins and reduce overall earnings growth across companies in the Nifty index, said Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
Stocks in news: IndiGo, RIL, Torrent Power, ideaForge, NTPC Green
Indian markets experienced a sharp sell-off, extending the downtrend amid global concerns and geopolitical tensions. Nifty faces immediate support at 23,500, with resistance expected around 24,000-24,300. IndiGo flights faced airspace issues, while Reliance Retail acquired 'Pahadi Local'. Torrent Power raised Rs 2,000 crore via NCDs, and ideaForge began drone training for NATO personnel.
Watch | Rahul Sharma's make-or-break level for the Nifty is still 1,000 points away
JM Financial’s Rahul Sharma said the Nifty remains in a narrow market phase where a limited number of stocks are supporting the index, similar to the trend seen in 2017–18. He said the index has immediate support at 24,000, while 23,500 is the key “make-or-break” level for the current market structure. Sharma believes any correction could offer buying opportunities in quality stocks, highlighting public sector banks, PSUs and select large-cap names such as Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India and Titan.
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.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
Watch | See long-term upside in gold, expects near-term consolidation, says Christopher Wood
Jefferies Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood said gold retains strong long-term upside potential despite the possibility of a tactical consolidation phase in the near term. He noted leveraged investors may consider booking profits after recent gains. Wood has set a formal long-term target of $6,000–$6,500 per ounce but said prices could eventually reach $10,000 in US dollar terms. He added that gold remains his preferred asset over silver, energy or copper for long-term allocation.
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.
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.