NDTV Profit’s Ask Profit segment features expert insights on which stocks remain attractive after a recent rally, pointing to Hero MotoCorp, Vishal Mega Mart, and Mahindra & Mahindra, while advising caution on Waaree Energies and Laurus Labs amid uncertain trends.
NDTV Profit’s Ask Profit segment turned the spotlight on a familiar investor question: which names still look attractive after a strong run, and which ones are better left alone for now. On the show, independent market expert Sachin Janardan Sarvade and Nandish Shah of Motilal Oswal Financial Services gave a mixed set of calls across auto, retail, renewable energy, lending and pharmaceuticals, with the broad message being that valuation, trend and earnings momentum still matter more than optimism alone. According to NDTV Profit, the pair pointed investors towards Hero MotoCorp, Vishal Mega Mart and Mahindra & Mahindra, while urging caution on Waaree Energies and Laurus Labs.
Hero MotoCorp drew a positive view from Shah, who said the stock was worth buying at current levels with a target of Rs 6,000. That call is broadly in line with the more recent stance from Choice Institutional Equities, which also reiterated a buy rating and a Rs 6,000 target, citing strong results, margin improvement and healthy demand, particularly in the entry-level segment. The brokerage also flagged the potential for fresh product launches to support volumes, suggesting the stock’s appeal is tied not just to near-term momentum but to a wider recovery in the two-wheeler market.
Vishal Mega Mart was another buy recommendation, with Shah assigning a target of Rs 165 and a 12- to 18-month view. Motilal Oswal’s separate initiation on the retailer reached the same target, arguing that its strength in tier-two and smaller cities, together with exposure to essential consumption categories and a sizeable private-label business, gives it an edge in organised retail. For investors looking for domestic consumption exposure, the stock is being framed as a long-term compounder rather than a quick trading idea.
Mahindra & Mahindra also received a buy call, with Shah saying tractor growth should remain in the high single digits and that the stock still makes sense for long-term investors. He set a target of Rs 4,200. By contrast, Sarvade recommended selling Waaree Energies, saying the chart structure was weak and that the stock lacked trend and momentum. He was similarly cautious on Laurus Labs, advising investors to stay on the sidelines or book partial profits, while CreditAccess Grameen was described as a wait-and-watch idea until more clarity emerges. The overall takeaway was simple: the market still offers opportunities, but only where earnings support, price action and business visibility line up.
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