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JM Financial has issued a buy call on Bharat Electronics Ltd with a target price of Rs 360, citing robust financial performance. For the quarter ending December 2024, Bharat Electronics reported a 25.08% rise in consolidated total income and a net profit of Rs 1301.27 crore. The company s strong order inflows and diverse growth strategies offer promising revenue visibility post-FY26.

Bajaj Finance, Mankind Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Mahindra Finance formed a bullish White Marubozu pattern, signaling strong buying pressure. Traders may view this as a positive indicator for future price movements.

HDFC Securities recommends buying shares of Star Health and Allied Insurance with a target price of Rs 600. The recommendation is based on the company s strong underwriting capabilities and robust claims review process. Financial projections indicate a 17 percent PAT CAGR over FY24-27E, with NEP growth estimates of 15 percent CAGR and RoEs of 11-15 percent.

A 5-year swing high represents the highest price a stock has reached within a five-year timeframe.

Indian markets opened positively on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty rising significantly after the US paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico. This decision by President Trump to halt tariffs for 30 days has eased global trade tensions, leading to an increase in market capitalisation by Rs 3.11 lakh crore.

The recent Budget has ignited optimism in consumer stocks as a Rs 1 lakh crore income tax relief is expected to boost household disposable income. This increase in discretionary spending is anticipated to benefit various sectors including FMCG, retail, and consumer durables, potentially rejuvenating the market.

Varun Beverages, Divi s Laboratories, and Grasim Industries showed RSI trending up, signaling strengthening momentum. RSI crossing above 50 suggests potential upward movement, indicating possible buying opportunities for traders.

ICICI Securities has maintained its buy rating on Adani Energy Solutions with a revised target price of Rs 1,101. Despite a slight decrease in quarterly income, the company reported an impressive year-over-year profit growth of 80%. With significant new project wins and promising business developments, Adani Energy remains a strong player in the power sector.

Gold April futures opened flat at Rs 83,253/10g, while silver March futures traded at Rs 94,200/kg. Prices surged last week amid global uncertainty. Safe-haven demand and central bank buying may sustain bullish momentum. Support, resistance levels, and expert recommendations suggest volatility ahead, influenced by trade wars, the dollar index, and global economic conditions.