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Axis Securities recommends buying Star Cement shares with a target price of Rs 235. Currently trading at Rs 205.8, the Mid Cap company has shown promising financials and a strong growth projection in its operating region. With a market cap of Rs 8266.70 crore, strong management, and upcoming capacity expansion, the stock offers significant upside potential.

Indian markets are expected to trade higher on Wednesday, supported by global cues. Nifty futures closed lower, and India VIX rose. Options data suggests a trading range between 22,500-23,500 with immediate resistance at 23,200. Technical analysts recommend specific stocks like HCL Technologies and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories for short-term gains.

Nykaa s Q3 net profit growth of 61% YoY to Rs 26.12 crore missed market expectations due to higher marketing expenses. Shares are down 27.4% from their 52-week high. Brokerages are divided on the outlook, with price targets ranging from Rs 150 to Rs 205.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell for the sixth straight session due to pressure from major companies like Reliance Industries, ITC, and M&M, amid US tariff concerns. The total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies also shrank significantly, with multiple sectoral indices and midcap/smallcap stocks showing declines.

Gold prices have surged over 11% in 2025, hitting a lifetime high of Rs 86,360 per 10 grams amid tariff threats by US President Donald Trump. Experts predict continued growth driven by global uncertainties, but the milestone of Rs 1 lakh seems unlikely in the near term.

HDFC Securities recommends an add call on Motherson Sumi Wiring India with a target price of Rs 59, citing potential growth from the company s greenfield plant projects despite a short-term hit in Q3FY25 EBITDA margin. Promoters held a 61.73% stake as of December 2024, and the company is expected to benefit from increasing feature-rich vehicles in the auto industry.

BHEL shares are set to attract attention following their Rs 6,200-crore order from Damodar Valley Corporation for the Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station Phase-II project. The project involves supply and commissioning of steam generators and associated systems. BHEL s shares dropped 2.2%, but saw a significant surge of 255% over two years. Analysts recommend holding the stock.

SAIL s shares surged 3.5% to Rs 103.65 on BSE post-Q3FY25 results showing a 66% YoY drop in net profit to Rs 142 crore. The revenue from operations increased 5% to Rs 24,490 crore. EBITDA improved slightly to Rs 2,389 crore, though PAT fell 84% versus Q2FY25.

We like to buy things when they are on discount, when they are on sale, and right now we are seeing a lot of opportunities. So, we are nibblers, if you would, and that is what we have been doing.