Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: IOC, Bharti Airtel among 5 stocks that could give 10-40% return

Brokerages have turned constructive on select largecaps and midcaps across oil & gas, telecom, capital goods, NBFC and IT services, highlighting meaningful upside potential from current levels.

We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:

Morgan Stanley on Indian Oil Corporation: Overweight| Target Rs 219| LTP Rs 176| Potential Upside 24%

Morgan Stanley has maintained an Overweight rating on India Oil Corporation with a target price of Rs 219, compared with the current market price of Rs 176, implying a potential upside of 24%.

Morgan Stanley on Bharti Airtel: Overweight| Target Rs 2450| LTP Rs 1997| Potential Upside 22%

Morgan Stanley has also assigned an Overweight rating to Bharti Airtel with a target price of Rs 2,450 against the current market price of Rs 1,997, suggesting a potential upside of 22%.

Motilal Oswal on Northern Arc Capital: Buy| Target Rs 360| LTP Rs 246| Potential Upside 46%

Motilal Oswal has reiterated a Buy rating on Northern Arc Capital with a target price of Rs 360, compared to the current market price of Rs 246, indicating a potential upside of 46%.

Motilal Oswal on ABB India: Buy| Target Rs 6600| LTP Rs 5918| Potential Upside 12%

Motilal Oswal has recommended a Buy on ABB India with a target price of Rs 6,600 versus the current market price of Rs 5,918, implying a potential upside of 12%.

Motilal Oswal on Mphasis: Buy| Target Rs 3400| LTP Rs 2310| Potential Upside 47%

Motilal Oswal has also maintained a Buy rating on Mphasis with a target price of Rs 3,400, compared with the current market price of Rs 2,310, suggesting a potential upside of 47%.

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