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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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Brokerage firm JM Financial upgraded Bandhan Bank stock to 'Add' from 'Reduce', revising its target price to Rs 160.

Bandhan Bank shares jump most since April 2025 despite Q3 profit fall; buy, sell or hold?

by Ritik Raj |Jan 23, 2026

At last check, Bandhan Bank stock was up 5.82% to Rs 150.95 against its previous close of Rs 142.65 apiece.

Shares of ixigo declined 3.07% to Rs 228.65 on BSE against its previous close of Rs 235.90 apiece. The counter has gained over 62% over a one-year period.

ixigo: Le Travenues Tech shares fall 3% post Q3 numbers; JM Financial sees 20% upside

by Ritik Raj |Jan 23, 2026

During the peak disruption days, the company’s AI systems took the wheel, with Al handling a whopping 90% of all calls in December.

 On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver prices opened higher at Rs 3.33 lakh per kg, compared to the previous close of Rs 3.27 lakh per kg.

Hindustan Zinc share price surges 5%, hits 52-week high on silver rally

by Ritik Raj |Jan 23, 2026

According to the company's Q3 FY26 investor presentation, Hindustan Zinc remains India’s only integrated and listed silver producer.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Sensex jumped 397.74 points, or 0.49 per cent, to end at 82,307.37. The Nifty rose 132.40 points, or 0.53 per cent, to settle at 25,289.90.

Stock market: Sensex flat, Nifty at 25,261; IndiGo shares down 2%

by Ritik Raj |Jan 23, 2026

Among Sensex constituents, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) dropped 1.75% to Rs 4827.80. Power Grid Corporation of India declined 1%.

The energy giant has acquired a 50% shareholding in these entities through a private placement, making them 50:50 joint venture companies between ONGC and MOL.

ONGC shares in focus after 50:50 shipping JV with Japan’s Mitsui OSK; key details

by Ritik Raj |Jan 23, 2026

On Thursday, shares of ONGC rose 0.70 per cent to settle at Rs 244 apiece on BSE over its previous close of Rs 242.30.

On the MCX, silver futures opened higher at Rs 3.19 lakh per kg but couldn't hold the gains.

Hindustan Zinc shares fall 6% as silver cools off; Sandeep Kadam joins board

by Ritik Raj |Jan 22, 2026

Hindustan Zinc highlighted that its silver revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 2,676 crore, a massive 83 per cent jump year-on-year.

Systematix has initiated coverage with a ‘Buy’ rating on Suzlon Energy stock and a target price of Rs 67, implying a potential upside of 46% from current levels.

Suzlon Energy shares: Systematix says company ‘aptly placed’ for growth; check target

by Ritik Raj |Jan 22, 2026

Suzlon currently commands a market share of approximately 35% in India’s wind turbine installations. With a pan-India presence and a domestic installed base of nearly 17 GW, it said.

shares of Indian Bank gained 3.7 per cent to touch day’s high of Rs 881 on BSE against its previous close of Rs 848.95 apiece.

Indian Bank Q3 results: Net profit up 7% YoY to Rs 3,061 crore; stock rises 6%

by Ritik Raj |Jan 22, 2026

Meanwhile, shares of Indian Bank gained 3.7 per cent to touch day’s high of Rs 881 on BSE against its previous close of Rs 848.95 apiece.

 The airline faced major service disruptions in early December, which resulted in flight cancellations and delays.

IndiGo Q3 results: Net profit tanks 77% to Rs 550 crore; Rs 1,546 crore exceptional hit

by Ritik Raj |Jan 22, 2026

Revenue from operations for the quarter climbed 6.2 per cent to Rs 23,471.9 crore, up from Rs 22,110.7 crore in the same period last year.

At close, the Sensex rose 397.74 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 82,307.37. The Nifty climbed 132.40 points, or 0.53 per cent, to close at 25,289.90.

Sensex rises 398 pts, Nifty above 25,250; dead cat bounce or rally ahead?

by Ritik Raj |Jan 22, 2026

Among sectoral indices, the BSE PSU Bank index gained 2.43% to close at 5,089.60, while the BSE Capital Goods rose 2.03% to settle at 63,102.40.