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Morgan Stanley maintained an equal-weight rating on Dr Reddy’s Labs, citing missed Q4FY26 estimates and a slight delay in Semaglutide ramp-up. Kotak Institutional Equities recommended buying Dixon Technologies, driven by strong consumer electronics performance. Citigroup reiterated its buy on Max Financial, highlighting margin improvements and sustained growth. Macquarie rated Berger Paints underperform, despite a constructive outlook.

Indian Hotels saw strong Q4FY26 results with revenue up 14% and profit by 15%, driven by robust hotel operations. UPL's Q4FY26 revenue grew 18%, but earnings were impacted by provisions. Oberoi Realty's Mumbai market shows promise, while PVR reported a 24% revenue jump. Nuvama's wealth and asset servicing segments are performing well.

Analysts are bullish on Adani Ports, Indus Tower, and Voda Idea, citing strong performance and growth prospects. Kotak Bank shows solid operating metrics, though RoE lags peers. Bharti Airtel's outlook remains positive despite potential tariff hike delays, with industry repair seen as intact.

Stock market recommendations: Granules, and UltraTech Cement have been picked as the top stock recommendations from the week starting May 4, 2026 by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk. Let’s take a look:

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has chosen NMDC, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for May 15, 2026. The brokerage has shared its target prices and time period to attain it. Let’s take a look:

Kotak Securities maintains an add rating on PNB with a revised target of Rs 125, citing steady profitability despite weaker core earnings than peers. Jefferies reiterates a buy on Marico, raising its target to Rs 960, with management confident in strong ebitda growth.

Cellecor reported a robust financial year ending March 31, 2026, with net revenues soaring to Rs 1,292 crores, a 26% increase. Net profit after tax also saw a significant 28% jump. This impressive growth was fueled by product expansion, a wider retail footprint including partnerships with major chains, and increased adoption in smaller markets, alongside strong online sales.

HSBC initiates SRF coverage with a buy, citing strong growth potential in specialty chemicals and performance films. Jefferies is bullish on Grasim, expecting increased capital availability for growth. Nomura sees Adani Ports expanding its marine business significantly in Europe. CLSA maintains a hold on Tata Power, believing the worst is over.

Analysts are bullish on Bajaj Finance, IIFL Finance, and Navin Fluorine, citing strong quarterly results and positive future outlooks. Federal Bank is seen as fairly valued, while Waaree Engineering's revenue beat expectations despite margin concerns. Investors are watching these key companies closely.

Tata Steel reported a more than two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,965 crore for the January-March quarter of FY26, driven by strong India operations and improved volumes. For the full fiscal year, net profit surged over three times to Rs 10,885.82 crore, with steel production and deliveries also seeing an increase.

Saudi Arabia’s decision to end funding for LIV Golf after 2026 has sparked wider scrutiny of its global sports spending. However, TKO Group executives insist Saudi backing for UFC, WWE and boxing remains secure, with planned events in the Middle East continuing. The move reflects a possible strategic shift within the Public Investment Fund amid rising costs and changing priorities.

India's largest pharma company, Sun Pharma, has made its biggest overseas acquisition, buying Organon & Co for $11.8 billion. This deal significantly expands Sun Pharma's global presence and product range. It will double the company's revenue and ebitda. The acquisition positions Sun Pharma as a major player in women's health and biosimilars. This strategic move strengthens Sun Pharma's position in the global pharmaceutical market.

Middle East conflicts are driving crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, significantly boosting earnings for Indian upstream oil giants like ONGC and Oil India. While these companies anticipate substantial profit increases due to higher realisations, they face challenges from declining production in aging fields.