Indian equity markets concluded last week with a third consecutive gain, driven by improving sentiment and sustained buying. Market expert Rajesh Palviya noted a strong bullish Marubozu candle on the weekly chart, indicating robust buying action. He advised a ‘buy on decline’ strategy as Nifty holds above 24,100, with potential rallies towards 24,600–24,700 if it...Read More

Markets start the week on a positive note as Donald Trump signals possible easing of the Iran conflict, supporting global equities. However, optimism is tempered by concerns over sticky inflation, mixed economic data, and policy uncertainty. Investors are closely watching the April 21 hearing of Kevin Warsh, with shifting expectations now pointing to fewer or...Read More

Shares of Adani Power hit a fresh 52-week high after its subsidiary Adani Atomic Energy incorporated Coastal-Maha Atomic Energy, signalling a deeper push into nuclear energy. The stock’s surge also comes amid rising expectations of strong summer power demand, with analysts projecting higher coal-fired generation and firm merchant power prices.Read More

Apollo Micro Systems shares surged after receiving a crucial arms manufacturing licence from the Indian government. This lifetime licence allows the company to produce a wide range of defence systems. The approval positions Apollo Micro Systems for significant growth in both domestic and export markets. The company plans a phased expansion to ensure robust manufacturing...Read More

Aditya Shah, Hercules Advisors Founder, suggests investing in India’s domestic growth. His top picks are chemicals, capital goods, and banking. He advises caution on FMCG and defence sectors due to high valuations. Shah emphasizes selectivity and prioritizing companies with corrected prices. Investors should focus on domestic-facing businesses for potential gains.Read More

Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited rallied nearly 5% after the company posted an 18% YoY rise in its FY26 provisional turnover to Rs 32,350 crore. Strong order inflows, a Rs 2.4 lakh crore order book, and steady project execution boosted sentiment, though technical indicators signal overbought conditions.Read More

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Yes Bank delivered steady FY26 performances with healthy earnings growth and improved asset quality. While ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank attracted positive brokerage outlooks with strong fundamentals, analysts remain cautious on Yes Bank, citing valuation concerns and sustainability risks despite sharp profit growth in the latest quarter.Read More

Brokerages remain bullish on ICICI Bank after a strong quarter, citing stable margins, healthy loan growth and improving asset quality. Motilal Oswal, Elara Capital and JM Financial maintained buy ratings, with target prices up to Rs 1,783. They expect steady returns, strong buffers and consistent execution to support premium valuations and earnings growth over FY27-28.Read More

Gold and silver prices declined on MCX amid a stronger U.S. dollar and escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed oil prices higher and revived inflation concerns. Analysts advise a buy-on-dips strategy despite volatility, citing key support levels and geopolitical developments influencing precious metals.Read More

Yes Bank shares rose after reporting a strong March quarter with sharp growth in net profit and net interest income, alongside improved asset quality. However, brokerages remain cautious, citing expensive valuations, reliance on recoveries, and below-industry growth, raising concerns over the sustainability of profitability and near-term upside potential in the stock.Read More