Metal stocks rally: The BSE metal index surged 1,300 points in the last three sessions. On similar lines, Nifty IT index climbed for the fifth straight session today.
Jefferies has upped target price for Tata Steel to Rs 180 from Rs 165 earlier. The target price for JSW Steel has also been revised to Rs 920 from Rs 850 earlier, but Jefferies continued to maintain a 'Hold' on this stock.
Stocks including JSW Steel, Coal India, ONGC, Tata Power, RailTel, BHEL, Concor, Lupin, Biocon, GMR Airports and IRB Infra will be in the spotlight on Monday, March 10.
Tata Steel shares gained 2.33% to Rs 149.85 against the previous close of Rs 146.15. Market cap of the firm rose to Rs 1.86 lakh crore
Adani, Reliance, JSW, Vedanta, NTPCÂ and Tata have already expressed interest in venturing into nuclear power. Now, companies in renewable energy, cement, chemical and steel are also said to be looking into it.
The metals sector is showing signs of a pickup, raising the question of whether this space holds investment opportunities. According to Ruchit Jain, Vice President and Head of Equity Technical Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, selective metal stocks could perform well. While some metal stocks have already undergone a corrective phase, a short-term pullback may be on the horizon, especially if the dollar index stabilises and consolidates. Among the metal stocks, JSW Steel stands out as a strong pick within the sector. Shifting focus to broader markets, small-cap stocks are also in the spotlight, with RITES surging 6% on fresh order inflows. Railway and defence stocks, which saw significant momentum recently, continue to attract attention. However, Ruchit Jain highlights the importance of follow-up news, as many railway stocks were previously oversold. While a short-term pullback is possible, its sustainability remains uncertain. Within the defence sector, selective exposure is advisable, and stocks like BEL and Mazagon Dock could present good buying opportunities as they trade near their mid to long-term support levels. Will metals see a sustained rally? Are railway and defence stocks set for a long-term uptrend? Watch Business Today TV’s expert discussion for valuable market insights.
Shares of JSW Steel were trading on a flat note at Rs 981.90. Market cap of the firm stood at Rs 2.40 lakh crore.Â
Domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOSL) said that 3QFY25 earnings remained modest, with the worst downgrade ratio since Q1FY21.
Kiran Jani, Head of Technical Research at Jainam Broking, provides an in-depth analysis of value stocks across key sectors, highlighting strong buying opportunities in IT, banking, FMCG, and metals. Recommended stocks include Wipro, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Reliance, HUL, Asian Paints, and JSW Steel. These picks are based on key technical indicators, strong support levels, and expected market trends, including the potential for RBI rate cuts in 2025, which could drive stock performance.
Shares of Tata Steel, Jindal Steel and Power, Vedanta, NMDC and SAIL are down up to 10% this year.
Vedanta was the worst index performer, plunging 4.47 per cent to Rs 435.20. SAIL slipped 4.42 per cent to Rs 105.60. Tata Steel, JSW Steel and NALCO declined 3-3.7 per cent.
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