They say investors should buy stocks with healthy fundamentals on dips at this juncture for the long term. Uttam Kumar Srimal, Senior Research Analyst at Axis Securities, have recommended five stocks to buy for the long term. Stock picks for long term Bajaj Finance | Previous close: ₹ 945.95 | Target price: ₹ 1,200 | Upside potential: 27% The analyst highlighted that Bajaj Finance reported a robust festive season (Navratri – Diwali) business growth driven by a strong consumption-led growth. Management anticipates sustained revenue and profit growth driven by expanding rural distribution, network investments, and increasing 4G coverage. "We pencil-in healthy credit growth sustaining at nearly 13% CAGR over FY26 28E," said Srimal.

Source: Mint January 16, 2026 01:45 UTC