Brokerages

• Brokerages have identified several top stock picks for today's trade, including SBI Life, SBI Cards, Adani Energy, Tata Consumer, and Shriram Finance. • ACC is undergoing a merger with Ambuja Cements, where ACC shareholders will receive 328 Ambuja shares for every 100 ACC shares held. • Financial forecasts for an unspecified entity show a significant earnings trim of 28% for FY27E and 2% for FY28E, with the target price lowered to Rs310.

• VTEX (NYSE:VTEX) has received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six research firms currently covering the company, according to Marketbeat Ratings. • The rating is split evenly among analysts, with three issuing a "buy" recommendation and three issuing a "hold" recommendation. • This consensus provides investors with a snapshot of current market sentiment and professional valuation regarding the company's stock performance.

• Several major stocks, including HDFC Bank, Pidilite, Mahindra, UPL, and Prestige, have been identified as top picks by brokerage firms for today's trading session. • These recommendations are based on current market analysis and brokerage radar, though NDTV Profit clarifies that these views belong to independent investment advisers. • This selection matters for investors seeking short-term opportunities or portfolio adjustments based on professional brokerage sentiment.