ICICI Securities recommended hold rating on Afcons Infrastructure with a target price of Rs 420 in its research report dated November 14, 2025.
The block deal involving 2.4 percent equity stake sale in Emcure Pharma is likely linked to Bain Capital’s BC Investments, which had been expected to offload up to 2 percent of its stake, according to earlier news reports.
Deven Choksey recommended accumulate rating on Supriya Lifescience with a target price of Rs 850 in its research report dated November 18, 2025.
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Oil India with a target price of Rs 400 in its research report dated November 17, 2025.
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on PB Fintech with a target price of Rs 2000 in its research report dated November 18, 2025.
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Exide with a target price of Rs 368 in its research report dated November 17, 2025.
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Max Healthcare recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1360 in its research report dated November 17, 2025.
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Glenmark Pharma recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2170 in its research report dated November 17, 2025.
PhysicsWallah share price: The shares of the company listed with 33% premium over IPO price at 145 apiece on NSE.
Blackstone is the likely seller in the block deal for 9.5 percent equity stake sale in Mphasis today. If confirmed, today’s deal would mark another major tranche of stake sale by Blackstone.
Near-term upside possibility notwithstanding, the medium term concern about the Indian market is more structural
WeWork India share price: Jefferies however cautions that a sharp downturn in office demand remains key risk to the firm’s growth potential.
Choice Institutional Equities is bullish on Narayana Hrudayalaya has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2500 in its research report dated November 18, 2025.
The company plans to double its capacity in 4-5 years
Workmates Core2Cloud share price: The listing premium has significantly beaten the 43% GMP with which unlisted shares were trading in the grey market, ahead of listing.
At today’s level, Groww stock is now up 85 percent over its IPO price of Rs 100, and up nearly 65 percent from its debut price of Rs 112 on the National Stock Exchange last Wednesday.
Paytm shares in the block deal were transacted at Rs 1,307 apiece, taking the total deal value to about Rs 1,722 crore.
The stock jumped to a high of 61,500 won in early Tuesday trading after opening at 58,000 won. At 11:21 a.m. Seoul time, the stock was trading at 51,100 won.
The Nifty 50 extended its uptrend for a second week, with momentum indicators supporting the rally. A sustained move above 26,000 could push the index toward the October peak at 26,100 and then the record high of 26,277. Key support sits at 25,900–25,800. The Bank Nifty hit uncharted territory at 59,000, with the next upside markers at 59,300 and 59,500, while support lies at 58,600 and 58,000. On November 17, the Nifty gained 103 points to close at 26,013, and the Bank Nifty surged 445 points to 58,963. Market breadth was marginally positive with 1,480 stocks advancing versus 1,412 declining on the NSE. Globally, Wall Street closed sharply lower on tech weakness amid renewed AI jitters— the Dow tumbled over 550 points, and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 200. Asian markets are trading largely in the red, mirroring US cues, as tensions between China and Japan weigh on sentiment. The GIFT Nifty signals a weak start for Indian equities. A heavy day of block deals may add volatility, with Blackstone likely to offload a 9.5% stake in Mphasis. Large trades are also expected in Paytm, Emcure Pharma, Zinka Logistics and PhysicsWallah makes its D-street debut today. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Jay Thakkar, Head Derivatives and Quant Research, ICICI Securities and Feroze Azeez, Joint CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth.
Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Power Grid Corporation, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Tech Mahindra, Tata Consumer, Jio Financial, Interglobe Aviation, Bajaj Finserv. BSE midcap index shed 0.7 percent and smallcap index shed 0.8%. All the sectoral indices ended in the red with IT, metal and realty down 1 percent each.
After remaining net sellers for the last five sessions, the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers on November 17 as they bought equities of Rs 442 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities of Rs 1465 crore on the same day.
The positive trend is expected to continue given the healthy momentum and supportive technical indicators. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Stocks to Watch, 18 November: Stocks like Emcure Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca Pharma India, WPIL, JSW Cement, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Indokem, JSW Energy, Tata Power Company, 5paisa Capital, Onesource Specialty Pharma, Physicswallah, and Emmvee Photovoltaic Power will be in focus on November 18.
As of September 2025, WF Asian Reconnaissance Fund was holding 9.3 percent stake in 5Paisa Capital.
IdeaForge Technology share price: Despite today’s sharp gains, IdeaForge Technology shares at its day’s high were still 21% lower from the 52-week high of Rs 661.25 apiece, which the stock had hit in December last year.