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These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks have upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analysts
In the last two years, the world has learnt that you can never quite predict what US President Trump will do next. Tomorrow, to pull attention one way or another, there could well be some more action against Iran, changing the mood again in a single afternoon. So, the improvement in sentiment is real, but it is also fragile.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and upside potential of up to 28%, according to analysts
Global markets on Wednesday celebrated the outcome of the US mid-term election as well as a sharp drop in oil prices. Oil prices, which at the end of last week were at about $118 to the barrel, are now under $95. The hope clearly is that Democrat control of both chambers of the US Congress will pressure the Trump administration to pursue a diplomatic end to the conflict with Iran in the Gulf.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
Oil prices matter to the Indian economy, and the market responded with a smart rally as Brent crude cooled significantly on Monday. The rally was broad-based and involved all segments. But too much should not be read into one day’s showing. The thing to watch remains the results of the US mid-term elections which will be known in India through Wednesday. It will decide which way the market will move in the coming days and weeks.
Who sent $2 bn military equipment to Iran past US blockade? More than 5,000 agencies
Iran has developed a clandestine network involving over 5,000 agencies to import military equipment and evade sanctions. This network functions despite ongoing US naval blockades and sanctions since the war began. Extensive investigations reveal significant transactions and military logistics supporting their activities. The secretive agencies have been linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and elite controlled businesses.
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
Here’s one thing that is worth clarifying, because it is in the headlines. Large global technology companies have been announcing heavy spending on AI, and there has been some correction in those stocks because of it. It is natural to worry that this will spill over into the Indian market. It most likely will not.
Govt to bankroll half the cost of deepwater wells, but wants its money back from winners
The Indian government is initiating the Samudra Manthan scheme to encourage deepwater exploration for hydrocarbons. This scheme will provide financial assistance up to 50 percent of the costs for exploratory wells. Eligible wells will have a cost cap, and only state-run firms can apply for funding. The government expects repayment only if successful oil or gas is discovered during the exploration.
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These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
The last few weeks have made one thing clear. Oil prices, US bond yields, corporate earnings, and the state of the world – all point the same way. So, the market is more likely to stay in this jumpy and uncertain mood for quite some time. But then there is something called history, and it provides some interesting lessons.
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 81: Momentum in numbers will decide fate of this auto ancillary's stock
A few years back, the important question for this auto ancillary supplier was whether its investments and customer programmes would begin producing enough revenue. Today, the numbers look very different. Annual income has jumped, exports have risen, and a large overseas-linked order has helped deliver a record quarter. How much of the improvement is repeatable, and how much reflects an unusual opportunity?
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up 32%, according to analysts
History tells us that there is no way you can time the markets or predict its movement. But one thing can certainly be said: If the macro matrix, which at this point of time is being determined by oil prices globally, stays disturbed, the bears will rule the street for some more time.
Indian Navy to get another indigenous multipurpose ship built by L&T: What are its capabilities, role
The Indian Navy will induct INS Samarthak at Karwar on October 16, 2026. Built by L&T, the 107-metre multi-purpose vessel is designed for maritime surveillance, weapons trials, unmanned-system operations, naval training, towing and disaster relief. Equipped with guns, anti-submarine systems and electronic countermeasures, it is the first of two vessels being built under an Rs 887-crore contract.
Toyota to add annual capacity of 100,000 units at Karnataka plant from early 2027
Toyota Motor aims to enhance production capacity at its Bidadi facility to accommodate increasing demand for the Innova Hycross. The company intends to add an annual capacity of 100,000 vehicles starting January, depending on market demand. While utility vehicle sales are strong, there is also renewed interest in small cars across rural areas. Lowered GST rates have provided more affordable options for entry-level car buyers in the market.
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 days
There is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold back; to buy better things or cheaper ones. This festive season, what these companies sell, and what they say about it afterwards, will tell you more about where consumption is headed than any official number. Watch them closely. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 34% in 1 year, according to analysts
Given the current global and domestic situation, the chances are that the volatility quotient in the market will remain high. So, the best option is to sit on the sidelines and let the situation settle. The problem with waiting, however, is that the situation may not settle for quite some time. Why? Because the players involved have such divergent interests that it might take a while for things to get sorted out.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 | SIFs, passive funds and GIFT City: How India's wealth portfolios are evolving, says Tata AMC's Anand Vardarajan
Tata Asset Management CEO Anand Vardarajan highlights how passive funds, SIFs and GIFT City are reshaping wealth management. He advocates combining active and passive strategies while monitoring global yields, inflation and valuations to build diversified portfolios.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: ‘It’s Active and Passive, Not Active or Passive,’ says Anand Vardarajan, Tata Mutual Fund
Tata Asset Management MD Anand Vardarajan says investors should combine active and passive strategies rather than treat them as rivals. He recommends layered portfolios using passive exposure, active alpha-seeking funds, multi-asset diversification and higher-risk strategies amid changing rates and valuations.
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund and new authority to plan transport and logistics
The Indian government has approved a ₹10,000-crore SME Growth Fund aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises. Additionally, an Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority has been established to enhance transport infrastructure planning. This fund is intended to address equity capital gaps currently faced by SMEs and facilitate their growth. ITLA will create a comprehensive National Transport Master Plan to improve coordination across various transport sectors.
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy in a bearish market? An ecosystem with down and upside potential of -39% to plus 37%
The current fall is both at the level of the indices and the broader market. And when the selling is this broad, almost every sector is affected. But they do not all feel it equally, and it is worth knowing why every sector behaves differently at different points of time. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
These large-, mid- & small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
Oil prices are still up, and so are bond yields, both in the US and in other major markets. And fresh troubles seem to crop up somewhere or the other in the world. That is the reality, and there is no use pretending otherwise. The fact remains that we are living in a world where there is a readjustment taking place. And that is always painful.
Ashok Leyland's best year in its history, and what the annual report says about holding on to it
Ashok Leyland sold more commercial vehicles in FY26 than in any year since it was founded, earned its highest-ever profit, and closed with Rs. 5,899 crore of net cash. Where does the company go from here? What strategies will it adopt? A close reading of the 340-page annual report, along with the company's year-end call and the June-quarter filing, provides the answers.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
What is needed in the markets these days is realism. Not fear or gloom, but a clear-eyed acceptance of where things actually stand. Realism means not hoping for things facts do not support. It means accepting that the next few months may be difficult: That earnings may disappoint, that prices may fall further. It also means planning for such a scenario instead of just hoping that it will go away.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25% according to analysts
The coming earnings season will reflect the impact of the bad monsoon, higher oil prices, and, in pockets, higher inflation. Given that, in terms of valuation, stocks are still not cheap, the risk to the market stays high. But that is in the short term. But then who said investing is only about the short term?
New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock market
For decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credit growth and other official numbers, and then used them to work out whether households were spending more or pulling back. Those indicators still matter. But the Indian consumer has changed faster than the dashboard used to track consumption and spending patterns. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
Hybrid funds are booming: Why some advisers prefer them while others remain cautious
Tax efficiency and stability win some advisers over, but others fear giving up returns and control.
For long-term investors who know and accept that more trouble might be on the way: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 32%
Headwinds continue to hit both the global and domestic markets. As the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon, we may see a further erosion in stock prices in the coming weeks, even months. The thing to understand is this: Not all stock price drops are the same.
Tata Motors PV eyes 15% market share soon, targets 20% by FY31, says MD Shailesh Chandra
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is approaching a 15% domestic market share and aims to reach 20% by FY31. The company plans to achieve substantial growth through product innovation and powertrain diversification. Focus areas include expanding into unentered segments and addressing evolving consumer affordability.
The most uncertain sector also pays the most to wait. Watchlist for patient investors: 5 stocks with upside potential of up to 25%
There are some interesting contrarian bets in the market. But going contrarian, or buying what everyone else is running away from, is not to be done casually. Done wrong, it is just recklessness. It becomes a sensible move only when there is a solid, logical reason behind it. So, the real question is not whether some companies are beaten down. The question is whether there is a good reason to buy them anyway.
Tata.Cars launches Aeris compact sedan at starting price of Rs 5.29 lakh
Tata.Cars has introduced the all-new Aeris compact sedan, targeted specifically at personal car buyers. Pricing for the petrol variant starts at ₹5.29 lakh and ₹6.29 lakh for the iCNG version. Bookings for the Aeris are now open, and deliveries are expected to begin shortly. The Aeris features modern design elements and advanced technology aimed at enhancing customer experience. This model will not enter the fleet segment as Tata.
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 77: This auto ancillary wants to double revenue by FY30. Execution to decide
A business can diversify in two ways: Slowly, by building new capabilities internally; or quickly, by acquisitions. This supplier has chosen the second route. It has expanded from a mechanical-only portfolio to a multi-discipline platform, doubled its manufacturing footprint, and added more than four alliances. The opportunity is obvious: A broader product basket and new global orders. The risk is equally important. The new businesses still have to prove that growth can translate into durable returns.
Short-term headwinds, long-term calm: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 22%
This is not the time to expect that every stock you own will do well; or that you will make quick and easy gains. If you are entering the market, expect a bumpy ride. Don’t be shocked when a good stock falls for a while. And don’t be tempted into taking foolish risks while chasing returns the market is not offering right now. Lowering your expectations is not being negative. It is being realistic, and it protects you.
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