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Muhurat trading is a long-standing tradition in the Indian stock market, with investors considering the special one-hour session on Diwali an auspicious time to buy shares
Brokerages, including JM Financial, Bonanza Portfolio, Kotak Neo and Bajaj Broking Research have highlighted stocks that could benefit from improving corporate earnings, capacity expansion, infrastructure spending, rising consumption and stronger operational performance.
Brokerage expects Nifty earnings to grow 16% in FY27; favours BFSI, manufacturing and consumption amid improving valuations
Union Bank seeks lower LTCG tax on equity and a full exemption beyond three years, along with deposit tax cuts to attract foreign capital and boost savings.
The brokerage favours five sectors, including financials, industrials and consumer discretionary, while maintaining an underweight position on information technology
Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 FY27 results: Consolidated net profit rose 25 percent to Rs 4,588 crore, while revenue jumped 25 percent to Rs 57,553 crore. Strong auto sales drove growth, while farm earnings declined. M&M shares gained nearly 5 percent.
Royal Enfield has showcased an exciting new motorcycle lineup at EICMA 2026, including the new Himalayan 750, Continental GT 750, and Flying Flea S6.
It is expected to cost Rs, one lakh over the equivalent standard trim
Foreign institutional investors have pumped nearly Rs 40,000 crore into Indian equities in 13 trading sessions, raising hopes of a sustained reversal after months of heavy selling. Falling crude oil prices, improving corporate earnings, attractive valuations, a weaker dollar and expectations of an LTCG tax cut are driving the renewed optimism.
Markets are currently navigating a phase of heightened volatility, with the Nifty and broader market indices witnessing a meaningful correction from their recent highs. The weakness is less a reflection of any fundamental deterioration in the domestic earnings cycle and more a consequence of a confluence of external pressures. Here are 10 stocks ICICI Direct is betting on this festive season. Solid bets
Gold rose about 3.3% to around $4,060 overnight, its biggest daily gain since August, as Brent fell about 9% on hopes of Iran diplomacy after the US midterms…
The upcoming Samvat will remain as challenging for the markets as Samvat 2082 unless crude prices cool off and bond yields ease, analysts caution.
