After a slow start, the indices gained momentum in the second half of the week, led by strong performances in the banking and IT sectors. As a result, the benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ended near their weekly highs at 25,112.40 and 82,408.17, respectively.

Markets consolidated for the fifth week in a row but closed with significant gains, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and renewed buying interest from foreign institutional investors (FIIs). This recovery in the markets was driven by steady inflows from FIIs, who turned net buyers as U.S. bond yields softened and the dollar weakened.

With a new week ahead, are you looking for short-term stock ideas? Domestic brokerages have recommended several stocks with a time horizon of 10 days to 7 weeks.

Analysts at Axis Securities, HDFC Securities, and Canara Bank Securities have suggested buying several largecap and midcap stocks for potential returns of up to 20% in the short term.

Analysts recommend largecap, midcap stocks for the short term; note down targets

Here is the list of stocks that the brokerages have issued a ‘buy’ call on:

• Hyundai Motor India shares

• KFin Technologies shares

• Berger Paints shares

• Mphasis shares

• Jubilant FoodWorks shares

• Jubilant Ingrevia shares

• RBL Bank shares

Check out stock recommendations, short-term targets

KFin Technologies Share Price Target: HDFC Securities suggests buying shares in the range of Rs 1,249–Rs 1,259 for a target of Rs 1,335, implying a return of 4.42 per cent within 10 days.

Jubilant FoodWorks Share Price Target: Axis Securities recommends buying in the range of Rs 685.50–Rs 693.50 for a target of Rs 728, with a stop loss at Rs 682. The expected return is 5.58 per cent over the next 15 days.

Jubilant Ingrevia Share Price Target: HDFC Securities has a ‘buy’ call with a target of Rs 765 and a stop loss at Rs 680 for a 10-day horizon, indicating a potential return of 9.12 per cent.

Berger Paints Share Price Target: Canara Bank Securities recommends buying Berger Paints shares for short-term targets of Rs 625.80 and Rs 642, with a stop loss at Rs 522. According to the brokerage, the stock could rise by up to 20.90 per cent over the next 6–7 weeks.

Mphasis Share Price Target: Canara Bank Securities recommends buying for short-term targets of Rs 2,767 and Rs 3,032, with a stop loss at Rs 2,392. The target implies a return of up to 13.17 per cent in 6–7 weeks.

RBL Bank Share Price Target: Axis Securities suggests buying at Rs 228 with a 15-day target of Rs 242, indicating a potential upside of 6.33 per cent.

Hyundai Motor Share Price Target: Axis Securities suggests buying in the Rs 1,955–Rs 1,990 range, with a stop loss at Rs 1,920 and a target of Rs 2,120, implying a potential upside of 6.05 per cent over 15 days.

(Disclaimer: The views/suggestions/recommendations expressed here in this article are solely by investment experts. Zee Business suggests its readers consult their investment advisers before making any financial decision.)