Market experts from Hem Securities Ltd. and Nirmal Bang provided comprehensive stock recommendations during NDTV Profit's Ask Profit show. According to reports from NDTV Profit, Astha Jain, Senior Research Analyst at Hem Securities Ltd., and Swati Hotkar, AVP Technical Research at Nirmal Bang, offered insights on key investor queries including whether to buy, sell, or hold various stocks. The experts emphasized that some fundamentals seem to be in good or better shape across multiple companies, with specific recommendations tailored to current market conditions.
Arvind Ltd. (CMP: ₹499.95) received a mixed recommendation from market experts. As reported by NDTV Profit, Astha Jain suggested booking partial profits in the stock, citing some fundamentals that appear to be in good or better shape. The textile company is expected to benefit from recovery in the textile sector and strong financial numbers, with the company showing strong material growth and sectoral tailwinds. The price target for Arvind Ltd. is set at ₹550-600 with a positive long-term view, though investors are advised to remain invested or book partial profits at current levels.
Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CMP: ₹1,413.50) received a cautious wait and watch recommendation from technical analyst Swati Hotkar. According to NDTV Profit reports, while the long-term view remains positive, selling pressure is likely to intensify. The stock has target levels at ₹1,350 and ₹1,370 on the downside, where risk-reward ratios will be favorable. At these downside levels, the stock presents attractive entry opportunities for investors, with the view remaining positive for long-term despite near-term pressure.
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd. (CMP: ₹1,257.60) received a positive recommendation from Astha Jain, with the expert suggesting hold or buy at current levels. As reported by NDTV Profit, the company has secured a strong orderbook of ₹6,600 crore and maintains a robust balance sheet with a net cash position. The company's debt levels remain manageable while exports continue to grow, with fundamentals positioned positively. The stock can be held and purchased at ₹1,230 levels, with the expert maintaining a positive opinion on the company's prospects.
Several other stocks received specific recommendations during the rapid-fire segment. According to NDTV Profit reports, EPL Ltd. was recommended as having strong potential to move upside with strong Q4 results and globally diversified business focus, though the stock has entered overbought zone and might attract profit booking. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. was suggested to be held with a strict stop loss of ₹13.18. Vedanta Ltd. received a book profit recommendation at current market price of ₹308.00, while LIC Housing Finance Ltd. was advised to be held. Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. and Rain Industries Ltd. were both recommended to book partial profits, with KPIT Technologies Ltd. suggested as a buy on dips.
