Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting November 17, 2025 – check list
Stock market recommendations:According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting November 17, 2025) are Ashok Leyland, and Jindal Stainless. Let’s take a look:
Ashok LeylandAshok Leyland 2QFY25 PAT of INR 8b, 8% ahead of estimates, led by improved mix and pricing discipline. EBITDA margin expanded 50bp YoY to 12% supported by robust non truck segment growth and cost control. New launches across MHCV(Medium & heavy commercial vehicles), LCV(Light commercial vehicles) and bus segments, coupled with double digit growth in defence, spares and power solutions are driving mix improvement.Exports volume rose 45% YoY with management targeting 20% CAGR in next 2-3 years. LCV demand is rebounding, with MHCV recovery likely to follow amid improving consumption trends and GST driven tailwinds..Jindal StainlessJindal Stainless (JSL) is emerging as one of India’s most agile and future-ready stainless-steel producers, driven by operational strength, diversification, and capacity expansion. Its focus on value-added products such as rebar, wire rods, and cold-rolled steel enhances its positioning across infrastructure, transport, and consumer sectors. With stainless-steel demand rising and carbon steel substitution gaining pace, JSL is well placed to capture structural growth opportunities. The company’s renewable energy share has reached 42%, with a green hydrogen plant at Jajpur underway, reinforcing cost efficiency and sustainability. Strategic capex across Maharashtra and Indonesia expands growth visibility while maintaining balance sheet discipline. Strong integration through captive mining, growing value-added mix, and digital efficiency further strengthen its competitiveness. As regulatory clarity on QCO and CBAM emerges, JSL is poised to capitalize on its compliance advantage and scale as a globally competitive stainless-steel player focused on efficiency, resilience, and value creation.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
