Amid market volatility, Rajesh Kothari advocates a disciplined stock-picking approach using his 3M framework—Market Size, Market Share, and Margin of Safety—to identify high-quality companies with strong long-term compounding potential.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited shares climbed more than six percent on Friday. The company emerged as the lowest bidder for a significant domestic railway order valued at nearly Rs 968 crore. This EPC order from East Coast Railway involves constructing key bridges on the Bhadrak-Vizianagaram section. The project is slated for execution over three years.
ICICI Bank is expected to post a steady Q4FY26 performance, with brokerages projecting 2–6% YoY PAT growth and a 4–8% rise in NII. While loan growth and asset quality remain healthy, margins may face mild pressure. Key monitorables include NIM trajectory, deposit trends, credit costs, and provisioning.
Gold and silver prices opened higher on MCX as easing geopolitical tensions and US-Iran peace talk hopes influenced sentiment. Silver gained sharply while gold held near record levels. Analysts expect volatility ahead, with key support and resistance levels in focus as traders track dollar movement and crude oil trends.
Waaree Renewable Technologies shares jumped up to 12% after reporting a strong Q4, with net profit rising 66% YoY to Rs 155.72 crore and revenue surging 131% to Rs 1,102.40 crore. EBITDA also grew 63.71%, though margins declined sharply. The company highlighted strong execution visibility backed by a 2.83 GWp order book.
Jewellery stocks have emerged as standout performers despite broader market volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. Shares of companies like Kalyan Jewellers, Titan, and PC Jeweller have surged up to 25% in a month, far outpacing the Nifty’s gains.
VST Industries shares saw a significant jump on Friday. The company reported a 120% rise in net profit for Q4 FY26. Revenue from operations increased by 52%. EBITDA climbed 61%, reflecting improved efficiencies. Strong fundamentals and market initiatives drove this growth. Investor confidence is high, making VST Industries a stock to watch.
A rise in futures open interest indicates a build-up of active, unexpired contracts in a security, signalling fresh position creation or addition to existing positions by market participants.
Market analyst Ambareesh Baliga suggests a stock portfolio for the next one to five years. He highlights defence stocks like Mazagon Dock and Bharat Electronics. Banking picks include HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. For infrastructure, Larsen & Toubro is recommended. In power, Tata Power, NTPC, and REC Limited are favored. These sectors are seen as well-positioned amid global uncertainty.
Five Nifty 500 stocks appeared in the White Marubozu bullish scan on April 16, signalling strong buying interest throughout the session. The pattern reflects sustained upward momentum and positive sentiment, highlighting potential trend continuation and near-term opportunities in select stocks showing strong intraday strength and bullish price action.
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