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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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At 9:49 am, Waaree Energies shares were trading 2.05% higher at Rs 3149 apiece on the BSE after rising as much as 2.34% to touch a day’s high of Rs 3158.25.

Waaree Energies shares gain after Rs 3,900 crore capex plan; details here

by Ritik Raj |Mar 25, 2026

According to Q3 FY26 investor presentation, the company is sitting on an order book of approximately Rs 60,000 crore to support its planned overall capital expenditures of over Rs 25,000 crore across ...

In the previous session on Tuesday, the Sensex jumped 1,372.06 points, or 1.89 per cent, to settle at 74,068.45, while the 50-pack index surged 399.75 points, or 1.78 per cent, to end at 22,912.40.

Stock market today: Sensex jumps 820 pts, Nifty above 23,150; Eternal, M&M up 2%

by Ritik Raj |Mar 25, 2026

Vijayakumar said Iran's reiteration that non-hostile ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz is particularly encouraging and will help to alleviate India's energy concerns.

Fino Payments Bank's stock in the previous session on Tuesday closed 20% lower to close at a 52-week low of Rs 111.60 apiece on the BSE against its previous close of Rs 139.50 per share.

Fino Payments Bank shares in focus after Telangana HC dismisses CEO Rishi Gupta’s plea

by Ritik Raj |Mar 25, 2026

While a separate bail application for Gupta has been filed before the Special Judge for Economic Offences in Nampally, Hyderabad.

At close, the Sensex jumped 1,372.06 points, or 1.89 per cent, to close at 74,068.45, while the Nifty surged 399.75 points, or 1.78 per cent, to end at 22,912.40.

Sensex jumps 1,372 pts, Nifty tops 22,900; Rs 9 lakh crore wealth added. Dead cat bounce or rally ahead?

by Ritik Raj |Mar 24, 2026

Investors’ wealth appreciated by Rs 9 lakh crore, as the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies soared to Rs 423 lakh crore, compared with Rs 414 lakh crore in the previous session.

Axis is positive about LG Electronics. With the stock currently hovering around Rs 1,495, the brokerage has a 'Buy' call alongside a target price of Rs 1,815, implying upside of over 21%.

Buy LG Electronics, Astral, Greenply, says Axis Securities; one stock target hints at 72% upside

by Ritik Raj |Mar 24, 2026

Axis noted that the ongoing geopolitical tensions are sending severe ripples across the consumer durables and building materials sectors.

For HDFC Bank, Axis maintained a ‘Buy’ recommendation, with a target price of Rs 1,020 on the stock.

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank shares offer up to 41% upside; fresh target prices

by Ritik Raj |Mar 24, 2026

Axis has named ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI, Federal Bank Ltd, AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd, Shriram Finance Ltd, Bajaj Finance, and Can Fin Homes Ltd as its overa...

At 11:01 AM, IRFC shares were trading 2.29% higher at Rs 91.45 apiece on the BSE, after rising as much as 4.1% to touch a day’s high of Rs 93.10, rebounding from their previous close of Rs 89.40 per share.

IRFC shares rise 4% on Rs 12,842 crore refinancing deal with HURL; details here

by Ritik Raj |Mar 24, 2026

Despite this, the railway financier's stock has declined over 28% in 2025 so far. Currently, the stock is trading below the Rs 100 mark after more than two years.

At 9:28 am, shares of HDFC Bank rose 1.91% to Rs 757.95 on BSE against their previous close of 743.75 apiece. The stock snapped its four-day losing run, during which it had declined nearly 12% over the same period.

HDFC Bank shares snap 4-day losing streak; stock up 2% today

by Ritik Raj |Mar 24, 2026

The board approved the appointment of both domestic and international external law firms to conduct a thorough review regarding the former chairman's resignation letter.

In the previous session on Monday, the Sensex plunged 1836.57 points, or 2.46 per cent, to close at 72,696.39, while the 50-pack index slumped 601.85 points, or 2.60 per cent, to end at 22,512.65.

Stock market rally: Sensex surges 1,172 pts, Nifty reclaims 22,850; Asian Paints, Titan lead gainers

by Ritik Raj |Mar 24, 2026

Politics is proving to be as volatile as the market, with President Trump announcing a five-day halt to attacks on Iran and discussing 'productive' talks with Iranian leaders, said VK Vijayakumar.

On Monday, shares of Tata Power declined 3.92% to close at Rs 386.95 apiece on the BSE, taking a dip from their previous close of Rs 402.75 per share.

Tata Power shares in focus on supplementary PPA execution for Mundra Plant with GUVNL; key details

by Ritik Raj |Mar 24, 2026

Meanwhile, earlier, in an exchange filing on March 9, 2026, the company announced it had completed the first tranche of its investment in Dorjilung Hydro Power Limited (DHPL).