As of market close on April 17, 2025, India’s stock markets ended on a positive note. The BSE Sensex closed at 78,553.20, marking a gain of 1.96 percent, while the Nifty 50 settled at 23,851.65, up by 1.77 percent. Financial stocks led the gains, with the Nifty Bank index rising by 2.21 percent to 54,290.20. The Indian rupee showed signs of strengthening, supported by renewed foreign equity inflows and a more optimistic market outlook.
Here are 5 stocks that analysts recommend buying for potential upside of up to 40 percent under current market conditions:
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
With a market capitalization of Rs.4.2 lakh crore, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, the largest pharmaceutical company in India, saw its shares close at Rs.1,757.00 each on Thursday, reflecting an increase of 3.77 percent from the previous close.
Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd has recommended a “Buy” call on Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd with a target price of Rs.2,400.00 per share, indicating an upside potential of 40 percent.
Tata Steel Ltd
With a market capitalization of Rs.1.71 lakh crore, Tata Steel Ltd, Asia’s first integrated private steel company, saw its shares close at Rs.137.24 each on Thursday, reflecting a increase of 0.2 percent from the previous close.
ICICI Securities Ltd has recommended a “Buy” call on Tata Steel Ltd with a target price of Rs.180.00 per share, indicating an upside potential of 30 percent.
ABB India Ltd
With a market capitalization of Rs.1.17 lakh crore, ABB India Ltd, an integrated power equipment manufacturer, saw its shares close at Rs.5,565.00 each on Thursday, reflecting an increase of 3.5 percent from the previous close.
Motilal Oswal has recommended a “Buy” call on ABB India Ltd with a target price of Rs.6,700.00 per share, indicating an upside potential of 20 percent.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
With a market capitalization of Rs.2.82 lakh crore, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, engaged in the business of Manufacture of Aircraft and Helicopters, saw its shares close at Rs.4,220.00 each on Thursday, reflecting an increase of 0.26 percent from the previous close.
Motilal Oswal has recommended a “Buy” call on Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd with a target price of Rs.5,100.00 per share, indicating an upside potential of 21 percent.
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd
With a market capitalization of Rs.50,916 crore, Vishal Mega Mart Ltd, a hypermarket chain that sells a wide range of products like apparel, groceries, electronics, and home essentials, saw its shares close at Rs.108.70 each on Thursday, reflecting an increase of 0.77 percent from the previous close.
ICICI Securities has recommended a “Buy” call on Vishal Mega Mart Ltd with a target price of Rs.140.00 per share, indicating an upside potential of 30 percent.
Written by – Siddesh S Raskar
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