



Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman recommends top picks for 28 January
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Volatile trends remained persistent and created a scenario where one could not get enough confidence in the way ahead. As the overall outlook remains grim, we need to maintain a steady approach as the trends have been largely unforgiving.
Best stocks to buy today (all buy trades are rates of equity and sell rates are based on F&O) Grasim Industries Ltd: Buy above ₹2,870 | Stop ₹2,790 | Target ₹3,100 (Multiday) Eicher Motors Ltd: Buy above ₹7,170 | Stop ₹7,020 | Target ₹7,420 (Multiday) Blue Star Ltd: Sell below ₹1,660 | Stop ₹1,680 | Target ₹1,625 (Intraday) On 27 January 2026, Indian equity markets staged a recovery, with benchmark indices closing higher after a volatile session. The rebound was largely driven by gains in metal, financial, IT, and oil and gas stocks, while investor sentiment found support from progress in the India–European Union trade agreement. The trading day began on a cautious note, with indices moving in a narrow range for most of the session.
However, strong late buying helped the Nifty end near its intraday high, reflecting renewed confidence among market participants. At the close, the Sensex advanced 319.78 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 81,857.48, while the Nifty gained 126.75 points, or 0.51%, to finish at 25,175.40. Broader markets mirrored the benchmarks, with both the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices rising 0.5% each, underscoring a balanced recovery across segments.
The session highlighted resilience in equities despite global uncertainties. Strong undercurrent on Wednesday helped the Nifty survive the volatility of the market and ensured that the rise sustained above critical support zones as the market was whipped around quite a bit. At the moment,
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