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Ritik Raj

Ritik Raj

Ritik.Raj@aajtak.com

They say to "follow the money," and I've made a career of it. As a market journalist, I believe opinions are cheap, but data is the only currency that counts.

I'm your financial detective, digging past the headlines to find the real story buried in the numbers. I trade in price-to-earnings ratios, revenue growth, and profit margins to bring you insights that are anything but common stock. My mission is to translate the chaotic world of markets and indices into plain English, making finance understandabl...

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Ashish Chaturmohta, Managing Director & Fund Manager, Apex PMS, JM Financial Ltd

Will Nifty break 26,500? Ashish Chaturmohta on Reliance Jio IPO, RBI rate cut & sectors

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

Chaturmohta said a rate cut from the current 5.50 per cent repo rate would ease systemic liquidity, reduce borrowing costs, and stimulate credit demand, with consumer durables, autos, housing, and NBF...

In the sectoral indices, the BSE IT index climbed 1.31 per cent to close at 37,127.24, while the BSE FMCG index advanced 0.38 per cent to end the session at 20,251.87.

Sensex, Nifty snap 4-day losing streak ahead of MPC outcome; will RBI cut rates?

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

Among Sensex constituents, Asian Paints hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2,985.50 in today’s session.

Pagaria said the 90-mark was widely seen by market participants as a level the RBI might defend. He pointed to the continuous trade delays with the US and a strengthening dollar as key triggers.

Rupee crosses 90-mark: RBI rate cut next? Aditya Pagaria explains

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

While his desk expects a 25 basis point cut, Pagaria emphasised that the market’s reaction will hinge less on the rate action and more on the tone of the RBI governor.

UltraTech Cement: The brokerage maintains a ‘Buy' rating with a target price of Rs 14,250. Ambuja Cements: Assigned a 'Buy' rating with a target price of Rs 700.

Target prices for cement stocks: UltraTech, ACC, Ambuja, JSW Cement, Ramco, Star Cement

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

JM Financial remains constructive on select heavyweights and mid-caps. "Our top picks are UltraTech in large caps and JK Cement in mid-caps," it said.

At last check, the JSW steel stock was trading 0.48 per cent higher at Rs 1153 on BSE. The counter has gained nearly 27 per cent this year so far.

Buy JSW Steel shares: Rs 15,750 cr JFE JV sets stage for 17% upside, says JM Financial

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

The stock is currently trading mixed; the price is below its 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 1,160.10, indicating short-term pressure, but remains comfortably above its long-term 200-day SMA of ...

The company’s consolidated revenue from operations grew 18 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 649.90 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 551.57 crore in Q2 FY25.

Pine Labs shares rise 3% as newly-listed firm swings to Rs 6 crore Q2 profit; details here

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

Pine Labs reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 5.97 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. This marks a recovery from the net loss of Rs 32.01 crore posted in the corresponding quarter o...

On Wednesday, the Sensex slipped 31.46 points, or 0.04 per cent, to settle at 85,106.81, while the Nifty declined 46.20 points, or 0.18 per cent, to close at 25,986.

Stock market: Sensex slips 156 pts, Nifty below 25,950; rupee hits fresh record low

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

Wall Street ended higher overnight, with all three major US indices closing in the green. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.86 per cent to 47,882.90.

On Wednesday, RailTel shares closed 1.31 per cent lower at Rs 331.50 on the BSE, slipping from the previous close of Rs 335.90.

RailTel shares in focus as Navratna PSU wins MMRDA contract; key details

by Ritik Raj |Dec 4, 2025

The contract entails the selection of a System Integrator (SI) for the design, development, and implementation of a Regional Information System for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Beyond drones, the 15-year validity license strengthens Apollo's position in navigation and surveillance. The firm is working on MEMS-based Inertial Navigation Systems, Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG), and Ring Laser Gyro (RLG) systems.

Apollo Micro Systems shares gain 3% on 15-year defence license; key details

by Ritik Raj |Dec 2, 2025

The stock rose as much as nearly 3 per cent in early trade to touch the day’s high of Rs 276.35 over its previous close of Rs 268.35 apiece.

On Monday, Indian benchmark indices slipped marginally after briefly scaling fresh record highs. The Sensex eased 64.77 points, or 0.08 per cent, to close at 85,641.90.

Stock Market: Sensex slips 380 pts, Nifty below 26,100; HDFC, ICICI Bank lead losers

by Ritik Raj |Dec 2, 2025

Among Sensex constituents, HDFC Bank led losers, falling 1.32 per cent to Rs 989.30. ICICI Bank slipped 0.83 per cent.