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Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht

Nikita Vashisht is a business journalist tracking equity markets for Business Standard. She writes stories based on fundamental analysis of stocks of banking, aviation, FMCG, infrastructure, real estate, and new-age companies. Occasionally, she also writes on investment strategies for mutual fund investors. Nikita holds a degree in journalism, and business management, and is a certified fundamental and technical analyst for stocks and commodities.

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Turnaround ahead? Emkay Global upgrades IndusInd Bank to Buy, raises target

Emkay Global upgrades IndusInd Bank to Buy and raises target price to ₹1,100, citing leadership change, earnings recovery, RoA improvement, and asset quality moderation

Updated On: 20 Feb 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Goldman Sachs bets on AI-led themes, India, China as top EM themes in 2026

Goldman Sachs sees AI, India and China as top emerging market bets for 2026, citing earnings rebound in India, export strength in China

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Kwality Wall's shares trade 30% lower vs discovered price: buy or avoid?

Kwality Wall's shares listed at a sharp discount on NSE and BSE, falling up to 30% from discovered price. Analysts flag margin pressure, seasonality risks, and valuation concerns

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1,200 pts, Nifty slips below 25,500

Sensex crashes over 1,200 pts and Nifty falls below 25,550 as Brent crude tops $71, India VIX jumps 12 per cent, and bank stocks drag markets. Here's why the stock market is falling today

Updated On: 19 Feb 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

PSBs, defence, pharma, capital goods: Analysts pick sectors to invest in

Global headwinds dragged the Sensex and Nifty indices nearly 8 per cent from record high levels in 2026. Analysts think worst is over; suggest staggered buying in banking, auto, defence and pharma

Updated On: 18 Feb 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Why did BSE, Angel One, MCX shares fall up to 10% after RBI funding norms?

BSE, Angel One and MCX shares fell up to 10% after RBI revised capital market exposure norms. JM Financial says new rules favour banks but tighten funding for brokers

Updated On: 16 Feb 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Britannia share price rises post Q3; Nomura, MOFSL, Emkay see more upside

Britannia Industries shares rise after Q3FY26 earnings beat with strong margin expansion. Nomura raises target to ₹7,275; MOFSL, JM Financial, ICICI Securities remain bullish on stock

Updated On: 13 Feb 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

Muthoot Finance shares plunge 12% despite strong Q3; MOFSL stays 'Neutral'

Muthoot Finance shares fell over 12% on NSE and BSE amid gold price volatility despite strong Q3FY26 results. Motilal Oswal maintains Neutral rating, but increases target price

Updated On: 13 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

SBI shares hit record high after Q3; brokerages raise target up to ₹1,300

SBI shares hit a fresh all-time high after Q3FY26 results beat estimates. Brokerages raise earnings forecasts and target prices to ₹1,300, maintaining buy calls

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

PFC-REC merger explained: What it means for investors & key scenarios ahead

The PFC-REC merger is a structural consolidation, not a business overhaul. Here's what it means for investors, government stake rules and possible execution scenarios

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Tata Motors PV: Analysts cautiously positive despite Q3 loss, JLR headwinds

Tata Motors Q3FY26 results: Analysts stay cautiously positive as India PV growth improves, JLR outlook stabilises. Targets range ₹310-₹460.

Updated On: 06 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

SBI Q3 results preview: Analysts see muted profit growth, higher provisions

SBI Q3FY26 results preview: Analysts expect muted profit growth amid higher provisions. Check earnings estimates, NII, NIM outlook, and results date.

Updated On: 05 Feb 2026 | 6:54 AM IST

HAL share price tumbles 8% as firm likely misses AMCA fighter jet shortlist

HAL share price fell over 8% after reports said the PSU was not shortlisted for the AMCA fighter jet programme. Here's why the stock declined

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

India-US deal done, but earnings recovery key to sustaining rally: Analysts

Indian markets rallied sharply after the India-US trade deal cut tariffs to 18%, but analysts warn the sustainability of the uptrend depends on earnings recovery and fresh long build-up

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

India-US deal may spark market rally; FIIs seen returning, rupee rising

The India-US trade deal slashing tariffs to 18 per cent is seen triggering a risk-on rally, attracting FII inflows, stabilising the rupee, and boosting export-led sectors, say analysts.

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Bharti Airtel Q3FY26 results preview: Analysts eye Arpu, margin growth

Bharti Airtel Q3 results preview: Brokerages broadly expect Airtel's earnings momentum to remain intact, even as they remain divided on margin expansion and Africa profitability.

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

Budget 2026: Mid, smallcap indices fall 4% in 2 days as STT hike takes toll

Small and mid-cap stocks (SMIDs) extended their slide on Monday as Budget 2026's proposal to double STT on F&O trades triggered liquidity concerns.

Updated On: 02 Feb 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

Stuck with losses in Gold, Silver ETFs? Here's what investors should do

Silver ETFs plunged up to 20 per cent today, extending their rout into a third straight trading session. Gold ETFs, too, followed suit as Gold and Silver prices fell by 3-6 per cent on MCX today

Updated On: 02 Feb 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

Gold, silver ETFs plunge up to 19% as precious metals see historic rout

Calling this record crash in gold and silver prices a "rare" event, Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath said these are the days when risk management doesn't work

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

Why Sensex, Nifty fell today ahead of Budget 2026? Key reasons explained

Stock markets will remain open on Sunday, February 1, as the government is scheduled to present the Budget for 2026-27 (FY27) that day

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 3:43 PM IST