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Technical picks: Dixon among 3 stocks to buy for up to 12% returns in short term
Markets ended the last week on a mixed note, with benchmarks gaining over a percent, supported by strong domestic macroeconomic data and policy reforms. Investor sentiment was buoyed by stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP growth, reaffirming India’s relative resilience."A cautiously constructive stance is warranted in this data-heavy week. Investors should focus on quality names in domestic cyclicals such as autos, metals, and consumer discretionary, while retaining defensives like select FMCG and pharma as portfolio stabilizers," said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking.Here are three stocks to buy for returns up to 32% in the short run:

Order now! With Zomato & Swiggy soaring, which stock should be in your portfolio?
Zomato and Swiggy have experienced significant growth, fueled by strong order volumes and improved quick commerce prospects. While GST rule changes initially caused concern, analysts believe the impact will be minimal as both companies adapt through platform fee adjustments.

Maruti Suzuki shares may climb 17% to Rs 17,000, says ICICI Securities citing two growth drivers
Maruti Suzuki shares: ICICI Securities sees strong auto demand revival driven by GST cuts and new launches, reiterates ‘BUY’ on Maruti Suzuki with a raised target of ₹17,000, implying 17% upside. The outlook is further supported by tax reliefs, rate cuts, and Pay Commission revisions.
Stocks to buy in 2025 for long term: Suzlon, Inox Wind among 5 stocks that could give 12-36% return
Brokerages remain upbeat on select stocks across renewables, infrastructure, and real estate, projecting healthy upsides in the near to medium term.We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:

Buy, Sell or Hold: HDFC Securities initiates coverage on Aditya Birla Lifestyle; Emkay Global sees over 30% upside on Gravita India
Brokerage firms are positive on Gravita India due to its growth plans. HDFC Securities initiates coverage on Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands, anticipating growth and profitability. Nuvama reaffirms its buy rating for United Breweries, citing capacity expansion. These recommendations highlight confidence in companies with growth potential. The firms are strategically positioned to benefit from evolving trends.
Stocks to buy in 2025 for long term: Techno Electric, VA Tech Wabag among 4 stock that could give 10-20% return
Brokerages remain optimistic on select mid and small-cap names, with positive ratings across Techno Electric & Engineering, VA Tech Wabag, Clean Science Technology, and Aditya Vision.We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:
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Buy, Sell or Hold: Morgan Stanley initiates coverage on CG Power; Nuvama retains a buy on RIL
Brokerages are optimistic about specific large and mid-cap companies. Morgan Stanley initiates coverage on CG Power with an Overweight rating. Nuvama maintains a Buy call on Reliance Industries. InCred starts coverage on Apollo Hospitals with a Buy stance. Analysts cite robust earnings visibility and expansion plans. These companies have new growth engines in manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and digital sectors.
Stocks to buy in 2025 for long term: Jyothy Labs, Gulf Oil among 5 stocks that could give 11-28% return
Brokerages have rolled out fresh recommendations across sectors, highlighting opportunities in FMCG, metals, real estate, consumer retail, and industrials.We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:

Buy, Sell or Hold: Antique downgrades Arvind post US tariffs; Motilal Oswal gives buy rating to Coforge
Brokerages have updated their recommendations on IT, textile, and auto stocks. Motilal Oswal is optimistic about Coforge, citing strong deal momentum and improved cash flow. Antique is cautious on Arvind due to potential tariff headwinds impacting textile exports to the US.

Buy, Sell or Hold: Bernstein initiates coverage on Titan Company; Emkay Global gives reduce call on Bharti Hexacom
Brokerages have diverse outlooks on select stocks. Bernstein is optimistic about Titan Company, anticipating substantial growth, while Choice Institutional Equities recommends Gulf Oil Lubricants as a steady investment. Conversely, Emkay Global advises caution on Bharti Hexacom, citing high valuations and limited growth potential in the telecom sector. These recommendations reflect varied expectations across different sectors.

Expert take: Vodafone Idea, Vedanta among 5 stocks to buy this week for upside up to 24%. Here's why
Nifty started Monday positively, supported by GST reform updates and expectations of Fed rate cuts. Expert Anuj Gupta recommends five stocks—Vodafone Idea, Dabur India, Tata Motors, Reliance Industries, Vedanta—with potential upside of 6–24% in the short-to-medium term. Stop-loss and target levels are suggested for cautious trading.

JM Financial initiates coverage on ITC Hotels with ‘Sell’ rating, sets Rs 215 target price
ITC Hotels shares faced selling pressure. JM Financial started covering the stock with a ‘sell’ rating. The brokerage cited valuation concerns despite strong fundamentals. The stock price declined following the report. JM Financial acknowledged ITC Hotels' leadership and growth. However, limited near-term asset commissioning and current valuations led to the 'sell' recommendation.
Stocks to buy in 2025 for long term: NTPC, JSW Energy among 5 stocks that could give 13-50% return
Brokerages remain bullish on select stocks across the power, retail, technology, and defence sectors, highlighting strong growth potential and attractive upside
Brokerages back Mamaearth, DMart, 5 other stocks. See upside of up to 17%
Brokerages have issued fresh recommendations across consumption, logistics, pharma, and retail stocks. The top buy picks include Mamaearth, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), Travel Food Services, Anthem Biosciences, Varun Beverages, DOMS Industries, and Trent. Analysts expect potential upsides of up to 17% in the near term.
Stocks to buy in 2025 for long term: Global Health, Piramal Pharma among 5 stocks that could give 15-52% return
Brokerages remain optimistic on select stocks across sectors, highlighting healthy upside potential in the near to medium term.We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:

DMart shares zoom 14% in 7 sessions; analysts see further upside. Check the latest target price
Shares of Avenue Supermarts surged 13.8% in seven sessions, hitting Rs 4,725 after breaking key resistance. Analysts highlight bullish momentum, strong volumes, and support at Rs 4,500. Resistance lies at Rs 4,800, with upside potential toward Rs 4,900–5,250 if momentum sustains above Rs 4,600.