9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal Picks Stocks for 2026 with Up to 78% Upside; Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel on List Motilal Oswal has identified nine stocks as top long-term investment options for 2026, spanning sectors such as IT services, automobiles, beverages, telecom, banking, metals, cement, paints, and mining. The brokerage firm assigned a Buy rating to all nine stocks, citing strong earnings visibility, sector-specific growth opportunities, and improving business momentum. Based on current market prices and target prices provided by Motilal Oswal, the potential upside for these stocks ranges up to 78%, making them attractive for long-term investors seeking steady growth. Infosys is among the top picks, with a target price of Rs 1,850, implying an upside of approximately 48%. The stock currently trades at Rs 1,250.40. Motilal Oswal highlighted the company’s strong position in AI services and its Topaz platform ecosystem. The brokerage expects cyclical recovery in core businesses and increased enterprise AI adoption to drive earnings growth over the long term. Maruti Suzuki is another recommended stock, with a target price of Rs 17,406, indicating an upside of about 38%. The stock is currently priced at Rs 12,615. Motilal Oswal believes the company’s market share revival and strong retail demand for cars and utility vehicles will support growth. The firm anticipates outperformance relative to industry trends, driven by new product launches and improving exports. Indigo Paints is rated Buy with a target price of Rs 1,400, offering an upside of around 77.7%. The stock currently trades at Rs 788.00. Motilal Oswal noted that while the company reported muted revenue growth in the recent quarter, it showed stronger margins due to lower raw material costs.#maruti_suzuki #indigo_paints #motilal_oswal #infosys #varun_beverages
Crude Oil Prices Surge, Triggering 8% Drop in Airline, Tyre, and Paint Stocks Shares of airline, tyre, and paint companies fell by up to 8% on Monday as global crude oil prices surged past $110 per barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The sharp rise in oil prices triggered a broad sell-off in sectors heavily reliant on petroleum-based inputs. Among airlines, InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, dropped 6.6%, while SpiceJet fell 5%. At 10:24 am, InterGlobe Aviation was trading at ₹4,114 per share, and SpiceJet was at ₹13.29. The sell-off extended to broader markets, with the Sensex and Nifty indices declining nearly 2,000 points and 666 points, respectively, marking a 2.7% drop. Paint companies also faced pressure, with Asian Paints losing 5%, Berger Paints falling 4.3%, and Indigo Paints slipping 5.6%. Tyre manufacturers recorded similar losses, including JK Tyre & Industries dropping 8.2%, Apollo Tyres falling 4.9%, Tolins Tyres declining 4.5%, and MRF losing 3%. The decline in these stocks followed a significant surge in global crude oil prices, which are a critical input cost for airlines, tyre makers, and paint producers. Analysts noted that airlines may attempt to offset rising fuel expenses by increasing fares. Brent crude reached its highest level since 2022, rising 28.9% to $119.5 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 24.7% to $113.4 per barrel. The recent spike in oil prices has been fueled by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on March 1. This has raised fears of supply disruptions and higher inflation, unsettling global financial markets. Last week alone, US crude prices jumped 35%, and Brent crude rose 28%.#asian_paints #indigo_paints #interglobe_aviation #spicejet #berger_paints
Asian Paints, Indigo Paints, IOCL, HPCL: Paint, oil marketing stocks tumble up to 9% amid sharp spike in oil prices Crude oil prices surged over 25% on Monday, hitting their highest levels since mid-2022, driven by supply cuts from major producers and heightened fears of shipping disruptions linked to the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Benchmark crude prices climbed sharply, with Brent futures rising 27% to $117.65 per barrel and U.S. WTI crude jumping 28.3% to $116.62. The surge pushed WTI to a session high of $119.48 and Brent to $119.50, marking their largest single-day gains in months. The sharp rise in oil prices triggered steep declines in shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) and paint manufacturers. On Monday, March 9, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) fell 8.67%, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) dropped 8.43%, and Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) declined 7.29% on the BSE. Paint stocks also suffered, with Asian Paints losing 5.12%, Indigo Paints falling 4.83%, Berger Paints dropping 4.80%, and Kansai Nerolac Paints declining 4.72%. On the NSE, Asian Paints shares also fell over 5%. The broader market reacted sharply, with the 30-share BSE SENSEX plunging 3.16% to 76,424.55 and the 50-share NSE NIFTY50 dropping 3% to 23,697.80. Analysts warned that the sustained rise in energy prices is intensifying inflation concerns and adding pressure on India’s trade balance. The Middle East tensions, which have kept oil prices elevated, are also fueling fears of macroeconomic strain. The conflict escalated after the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on February 28, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader. In response, Iran has launched attacks on Israeli and American military bases in the Gulf, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.#asian_paints #indigo_paints #iocl #hpcl #bpcl
