Indian stock markets are trading in a tight range. The Nifty index is finding it difficult to move past the 26,000 mark. Experts are advising investors to focus on specific stocks. Bajaj Finance and Hero MotoCorp are recommended for buying. Hindustan Unilever's outlook is cautious. Selective stock picking offers opportunities amidst consolidation.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported quarterly revenues largely in line with expectations, while its margins surprised investors by exceeding forecasts. This upside in profitability was attributed to improving trends in key segments and the gradual impact of GST rate cuts, offering some comfort amid a challenging consumption environment.
Indian IT stocks face pressure from global AI advancements and China's innovation, triggering sentiment-driven selling. While short-term pain is expected, experts believe the sector's long-term fundamentals remain strong due to its implementation and customization expertise in cloud and data services.
Market expert Neeraj Dewan remains constructive on PSU banks, citing strong earnings and reasonable valuations, suggesting SBI is a buy-on-dips opportunity. He is optimistic about the commercial vehicle sector due to improving capex trends. However, Dewan advises caution on the IT sector due to volatility and potential structural impacts from AI.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index was up 0.4% at 57,874.61 after rising as high as 58,015.08 earlier in the day, as trading resumed after a holiday. So far in 2026, the Nikkei has surged 15%. The broader Topix climbed 0.8% to 3,884.16 on Thursday.
India's fixed income markets are recalibrating cautiously. While macro fundamentals have improved, elevated borrowing and weak demand shape the bond outlook. SBI Mutual Fund's CIO advises selective duration, favoring short-end corporate bonds and tactical state development loans amid heavy supply.
In the Nifty500 pack, 12 stocks closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (daily moving averages) on 11 February 2026, according to StockEdge.coms technical scan data. Traders use the 200-day daily moving average (DMA) as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as a stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
