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Kotak's Nilesh Shah sees opportunities in banks, cement, healthcare
Nilesh Shah sees selective opportunities in banking, cement and healthcare, favouring resilient businesses amid ongoing market uncertainty.

ICICI Bank top pick, Jio Financial a long-term bet, Ultratech a good hold: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research, Chola Securities, said private banks show stable fundamentals, supported by improving cost metrics and growth visibility. He highlighted that emerging financial platforms need time to scale despite strong backing. Kant added that cement demand remains supported by macro trends, with leading players maintaining pricing control and capacity expansion, offering visibility for medium-term growth across the sector. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Dipan Mehta advises caution amid global risks; sees opportunity in Ambuja Cements
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities remains cautious on equities despite a recent recovery, citing risks from West Asia tensions, crude oil prices, inflation, and monsoon uncertainty. He expects the full impact to reflect in the June quarter and advises waiting for earnings clarity. He remains positive on cement, especially Ambuja Cements. Among capital market plays, he prefers MCX due to strong volumes in gold and crude, and also likes wealth firms such as Anand Rathi Wealth, 360 ONE WAM, and Nuvama for their stable annuity revenues. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Five cement stocks see price target cuts of up to 16% by Jefferies on higher energy costs
Even has Jefferies has cut its price target on five cement stocks in its latest note, it still sees an upside potential of up to 40% for these companies.

Deven Choksey backs power stocks, sees dips in Vedanta as buying opportunity
Deven Choksey of DRChoksey Finserv remains constructive on the power and utilities space, highlighting names like Tata Power, Adani Power and PFC as steady bets despite valuations not being cheap. He prefers large cement players over regional ones, citing scale and cost advantages. For Vedanta, he believes the recent setback is not structural and any dip could offer a buying opportunity. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Nuvoco Vistas Q4 Results | Net profit falls 15%; FY26 cement volume rises 5%
On Monday (April 13), shares of Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd ended at ₹305.55, down by ₹6.25, or 2.00%, on the BSE.
UltraTech Cement, HPCL among 5 stocks Emkay adds to model portfolio; upside seen at 118%
Emkay has added five stocks including UltraTech Cement and HPCL to its model portfolio, projecting potential upside of up to 118%.

'Upgrade entire sector to BUY': Explaining DAM Capital's rationale and targets for these stocks
The demand in FY27 is likely to be impacted for the cement sector as well. DAM Capital has tempered its volume outlook to 4% for FY27 from the previous year compared to the earlier projection of 7%.

JSW Cement sets up first North India plant, boosts capacity
JSW Cement has opened a new cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, with 2.5 MTPA grinding and 3.3 MTPA clinkerisation capacity. Shares fell 3.24% to ₹114.84 on the NSE.
UltraTech to pick up 26% in Sunsure Solarpark Seven
UltraTech Cement is set to acquire a significant stake in Sunsure Solarpark Seven. This move aims to secure green energy for UltraTech. The acquisition will help optimize energy costs and meet regulatory demands. The deal is expected to be finalized within 180 days. This strategic investment underscores UltraTech's commitment to renewable energy.

Stocks to Watch for March 19: HDFC Bank, Vedanta, UltraTech Cement and more
From UltraTech Cement acquiring 26.18% equity shares of Sunsure Solarpark Seven to Nazara UK signing definitive agreements to acquire a 50% controlling stake in Bluetile Games S.L. and BestPlay Systems S.L., here are some stocks to track ahead of Thursday trading session.

UltraTech Cement to acquire 26.18% stake in Sunsure Solarpark Seven for ₹19.2 crore
The ₹19.2-crore acquisition is aimed at meeting UltraTech's green energy requirements, optimising energy costs and complying with regulatory requirements for captive power consumption under electricity laws. UltraTech Cement Ltd shares closed at ₹11,225, up ₹109 or 0.98%, on March 18 at the NSE.