Top 25 stocks to bet on in 2025: We have entered 2025. Most market experts believe that India will maintain its growth momentum in the new year and will remain a symbol of stability amid the ups and downs in the global economy. According to a recent report by Axis Securities, “Growth prospects appear to be improving in the coming quarters. “FY26 is expected to be much better than FY2025, supported by fiscal tailwinds, improvement in private capex and improving credit conditions following the interest rate cut.”
On this occasion, let us know about 25 stocks suggested by analysts, which can give strong returns to investors in 2025-
1. DLF
Religare Broking has given this stock a target of Rs 1,050. This is estimated to be an increase of about 25 percent from its current price. The brokerage said DLF has a sales pipeline of ₹41,000 crore for FY25 and a projected sales potential of ₹63,500 crore in the medium term. Demand in the residential segment is more than supply, which will boost the growth of the company.
2. KNR Constructions
ICICI Securities has given a target of Rs 390 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 24 percent from its current price. The brokerage said the company has an order book of ₹5,606 crore and plans to participate in 80-85 NHAI tenders worth ₹600-₹1,800 crore.
3. Samvardhana Motherson
Religare Broking has given this stock a target of Rs 195. This is estimated to be an increase of about 24 percent from its current price. The brokerage said the company’s order book of $88 billion and 24% contribution to the EV sector puts it in a strong position.
4. Zomato
Stockbox has given a target of Rs 325 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 19 percent from its current price. The brokerage said Zomato is moving into the digital economy with its Hyperpure and Blinkit platforms.
5. Ramco Cements
ICICI Securities has given this stock a target of Rs 1,180. This is estimated to be an increase of about 22 percent from its current price. The brokerage said its key drivers were its strong presence in South India and improvement in operational performance.
6. Bharti Airtel
Axis Securities has given a target of Rs 1,880 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 18 percent from its current price. The brokerage said its key drivers were its strong presence in South India and improvement in operational performance.
7. Amara Raja Energy & Mobility
Religare Broking has given this stock a target of Rs 1,440. This is estimated to be an increase of about 21 percent from its current price. The brokerage said there are growth opportunities through EV batteries and giga cell plants.
8. Piramal Pharma
ICICI Securities has given a target of Rs 320 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 26 percent from its current price. The brokerage said there are strong signs of growth with CRDMO and China re-balancing.
9. JSW Infrastructure
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 375 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 21 percent from its current price. The brokerage said the company’s capex plan aims to reach a capacity of 400 MTPA. It is exploring organic and inorganic growth opportunities for growth.
10. Indian Hotels Company
Stoxbox has given a target of Rs 930 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 17 percent from its current price. The brokerage said the company has entered the leisure travel market with Qmin and Amã Stays, which could accelerate its growth.
11. Cipla
Axis Securities has given a target of Rs 1,735 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 17 percent from its current price. The brokerage said sales are expected to improve in Q4FY25. Additionally, the addition of 1,000 new medical representatives in India takes the total sales team to 8,700, which will drive revenue growth in the future.
Axis Securities has given this stock a target of Rs 3,750. This is estimated to be about a 20 percent increase from its current price. The brokerage said strong demand in the premium and luxury watch segments, entry in the CPO segment and increasing share of high-margin exclusive brands will drive the company’s growth.
13. Hero MotoCorp
Stockbox has given a target of Rs 5,717 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 18 percent from its current price. The brokerage said improvement in rural and semi-urban demand and the upcoming e-scooter launch could take the company to new heights of growth. Hero MotoCorp is maintaining a strong hold in both premium and conventional segments.
14. Axis Bank
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 1,425 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 22.5 percent from its current price. The brokerage said the bank’s position could further improve in 2025 on the back of a strong Q2 performance and reduction in operating expenses. RoA is projected to reach 1.72% and RoE 16.1% by FY26E.
15. Maruti Suzuki
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 15,250 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 35.4 percent from its current price. The brokerage said the company has strengthened its position with back-to-back SUV launches in 2025 and 26% market share in the B-segment. Maruti’s technology-agnostic strategy helps it avoid slow progress in electrification.
16. Zee Entertainment
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 200 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 40.8 percent from its current price. The brokerage said that after the failure of the G-Sony merger, the company has focused on profitable growth. Estimated 18-20% EBITDA margin and 8-10% revenue CAGR by FY26.
17. Havells
JM Financial has given this stock a target of Rs 2,031. This is estimated to be an increase of about 18 percent from its current price. The brokerage said festive sales, real estate recovery and capital expenditure will boost consumer demand. The PLI scheme and new export opportunities will benefit the company in the medium and long term.
18. Metropolis
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 2,500 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 14 percent from its current price. The brokerage said the company’s future looks positive due to reduced competition, margin expansion and inorganic growth. EPS CAGR is estimated at 30% during FY24-27E.
19. Global Health
JM Financial has given this stock a target of Rs 1,440. This is estimated to be an increase of about 23 percent from its current price. The brokerage says that Medanta’s upcoming big projects (Noida, South Delhi, Mumbai and Pitampura) will play an important role in the growth of the company.
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 371 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 49 percent from its current price. The brokerage says it has received orders for 9,600 MW in FY24, up from 1,320 MW in FY23. Orders for 10,400 MW have already been received in FY25.
21. KPIT Technologies
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 2,040 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 33 percent from its current price. The brokerage says that with expertise in the automotive embedded software space and strong client network, KPIT can achieve 17% revenue CAGR and 22% EPS CAGR during FY24-27E.
22. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
SMC Securities has given this stock a target of Rs 4,270. This is estimated to be an increase of about 17 percent from its current price. The brokerage says it has received orders worth ₹80,045 crore in Q2FY25. The company’s digital and sustainability portfolio is strengthening, with new investments in green energy, data centers and digital platforms.
23. Nippon AMC
SMC Securities has given a target of Rs 800 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 9 percent from its current price. The brokerage says benefiting from the small and midcap rally, the company’s SIP market share increased from 6% in Q4FY22 to 12.6% in Q2FY25. Equity AUM has increased by 67% in the last 12 months.
24. Ahluwalia Contracts
JM Financial has given a target of Rs 1,315 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 23 percent from its current price. The brokerage says strong order backlog of Rs 16,200 crore and better project mix is likely to drive 30% EPS CAGR during FY24-27E and 43% during FY25-27E.
25. SJVN
SMC Securities has given a target of Rs 134 to this stock. This is estimated to be an increase of about 22 percent from its current price. The brokerage says the company’s renewable energy portfolio is growing rapidly, with plans to add 1,800 MW of capacity in FY24-25. The company has been recognized as a Renewable Energy Implementing Agency by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
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