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US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.

Buy Maruti Suzuki; target of Rs 17,406: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Maruti Suzuki recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 17,406 in its research report dated March 11, 2026.

Neutral SONA BLW Precision Forging; target of Rs 546: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on SONA BLW Precision Forging with a target price of Rs 546 in its research report dated April 30, 2026.

Nifty recovers 200 points from intra-day lows; IT continues outperformance | Closing Bell
Indian equities erased all the intraday losses with Nifty back above 23,500. TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Trent are among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers are NTPC, Power Grid Corp, Cipla, Dr Reddy's Labs and L&T. Among sectors IT index up 4%, while auto, metal, Consumer Durables, realty up 0.5% each. However, pharma, healthcare, power, media, energy down 0.5-1%. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices down marginally. Catch Lovish Darad in conversation with Market Experts.

Buy Kotak Mahindra Bank; target of Rs 470: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Kotak Mahindra Bank recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 470 in its research report dated May 03, 2026.

Stocks to Watch Today: Hyundai Motor, Vishal Mega Mart, Minda Corp, Solex Energy, Hinduja Global Solutions, Dixon Technologies in focus on 10 March
Stocks to Watch, 10 March: Stocks like Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Vishal Mega Mart, Minda Corporation, Solex Energy, and Hinduja Global Solutions will be in focus on March 10.

Chartist Talk: 24,500 crucial for sharp upside in Nifty 50; Milan Vaishnav shares views on Swiggy, Cummins, Exide, ABB, CG Power
Aditya Birla Capital and Bharat Forge look good over the coming weeks, as both are showing bullish divergences on their leading indicators and are poised for a breakout.

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1,123 pts, Nifty below 24,500 as US-Iran tensions intensify
Except IT, all other sectoral indices ended in the red, with Infra, PSU Bank, Realty, Media, Oil & gas, Auto, Metal down 2-4%. Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices down 2% each. Tata Steel, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, SBI Life Insurance, L&T, JSW Steel were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Coal India, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Tech Mahindra.

HDFC Mutual Fund sells shares worth Rs 358 crore in Sundram Fasteners
As of December 2025, HDFC Mutual Fund through HDFC NIFTY500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index Fund held 7.62 percent equity stake in the TVS Group company.

Buy Uno Minda; target of Rs 1406: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Uno Minda recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1406 in its research report dated July 08, 2026.

Buy Hyundai Motor; target of Rs 2567: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Hyundai Motor recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2567 in its research report dated February 27, 2026.

Buy CEAT; target of Rs 4228: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on CEAT has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4228 in its research report dated April 29, 2026.