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Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Reliance, Titan shares on April 13
On April 10, Sensex and Nifty 50 surged over 1%, driven by banking stock purchases and positive global trends. Investor confidence rose amid expectations of a US-Iran dialogue and falling crude prices, leading to the strongest weekly gains in over five years.
Insurance firms raise stakes in 10 mid-cap stocks in Q3FY26
Insurance companies increased stakes in several NSE midcap stocks during the December 2025 quarter, signaling rising confidence. Stocks like Voltas, One97 Communications, and Dabur India saw notable gains, reflecting insurers’ strategic shift toward equities for improved returns and long-term growth opportunities.
Sebi to focus on capacity building for independent directors: Pandey
Sebi chief flags gaps in governance effectiveness, urges independent directors to move beyond compliance and focus on accountability, insight, and long-term value creation
Capital with purpose: How capital markets are shaping the future of medicine with Dheeraj Chinthalapelly
Dheeraj Chinthalapelly, with a decade and a half of experience in global capital markets, shares his journey navigating the biotech investment banking, highlighting his focus on capital raising and mergers and acquisitions. He emphasises the importance of advising companies that bring scientific innovation to patients, navigating the evolving biotech capital markets, and prioritising long-term value creation.
Stocks to buy or sell: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking suggests strategies for 3 shares
Ajit Mishra, SVP of Research at Religare Broking, shares his near-term strategy for Power Grid Corporation of India, Tata Power Company, and PG Electroplast. Mishra believes the Nifty 50 has immediate support in the range of 22,500–22,800, while 23,400–23,600 range is strong resistance.
Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Metro Brands Ujjivan Small Finance Bank among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% return
We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:
Fed to stay cautious on rate cuts with inflation still in focus, says William Lee
William Lee, Chief Economist and MD at Global Economic Advisors, says markets are grappling with repeated supply shocks—from Covid to wars—yet global growth, especially in the US, has remained resilient. However, rising uncertainty and energy disruptions risk diverting capital into safer assets such as treasuries, thereby hindering long-term growth. He notes political pressure in the US may push for a quicker resolution, while the Fed is likely to prioritise inflation control over rate cuts.
Tata Steel shares in focus as firm set to merge Neelachal Ispat Nigam, invest up to $2 billion in Singapore arm
Tata Steel shares will be in focus after the company approved the merger of Neelachal Ispat Nigam and a $2 billion investment in its Singapore arm. It also plans to acquire full control of Medica TS Hospital. The moves aim to streamline operations, support global subsidiaries and enhance long-term growth.
Opportunities in volatility? PL Wealth highlights market strategy as Sensex, Nifty drop nearly 9% in one month
Markets have fallen nearly 9% in a month amid geopolitical tensions, but PL Capital’s wealth arm sees volatility as an opportunity. It advises gradual investing in quality stocks, with focus on financials, infrastructure and defensives, while maintaining diversification and gold exposure to navigate near-term uncertainty and capture long-term growth.
8350% returns in five years! Multibagger small-cap stock to be in focus on Friday after receipt of NHAI order
Hazoor Multi Projects Limited, a small-cap stock, has secured a ₹27.15 crore contract from NHAI for user fee collection at Chowlaggere toll plaza. Despite recent losses, the stock has seen impressive long-term gains, rising 8,730% higher over the last five years.
Avoid IT for now, look at pharma; Titan, Maruti, M&M, Eicher Motors in focus: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, advised investors to stay cautious on IT services stocks as the sector faces uncertainty from AI-led disruption. He said it remains unclear which companies will emerge as long-term winners, making it better to wait for clearer earnings trends. Mehta suggested pharma as a relatively safer sector in the current market environment. He added that stocks such as Titan, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and Eicher Motors remain strong long-term plays, though he prefers M&M and Eicher Motors for fresh investments within the auto sector.
IndiGo shares rise 2% as CEO Pieter Elbers quits after December flight chaos. What's ahead?
IndiGo shares rose as 2% will be in focus after CEO Pieter Elbers resigned nearly three months after major operational disruptions that stranded passengers. Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will oversee operations temporarily. The airline also faces sector risks from rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions, though brokerages still see long-term growth potential.