Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: NHPC, Bajaj Finance among 5 stocks that could give 20-30% return

Brokerages remain optimistic on select stocks across infrastructure, financials, power, and industrial sectors, with several firms seeing upside potential of over 20% from current levels.

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

Elara Securities on KEC International: Buy| Target Rs 700| LTP Rs 548| Potential Upside 27%

Elara Securities has maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on KEC International with a target price of Rs 700, indicating a potential upside of 27% from the current market price of Rs 548.

Elara Securities on NHPC: Buy| Target Rs 97| LTP Rs 76| Potential Upside 27%

Elara Securities has also retained its ‘Buy’ call on NHPC with a target price of Rs 97, implying a potential upside of 27% from the current market price of Rs 76.

Morgan Stanley on Bajaj Finance: Buy| Target Rs 1120| LTP Rs 920| Potential Upside 21%

Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has maintained its ‘Buy’ rating on Bajaj Finance with a target price of Rs 1,120, suggesting a potential upside of 21% from the current market price of Rs 920.

Goldman Sachs on Power Grid Corporation of India: Buy| Target Rs 380| LTP Rs 296| Potential Upside 28%

Global brokerage Goldman Sachs has maintained a ‘Buy’ recommendation on Power Grid Corporation of India with a target price of Rs 380, implying a potential upside of 28% from the current market price of Rs 296.

Elara Securities on Ratnamani Metals and Tubes: Buy| Target Rs 3249| LTP Rs 2691| Potential Upside 20%

Elara Securities has also maintained its ‘Buy’ stance on Ratnamani Metals and Tubes with a target price of Rs 3,249, indicating a potential upside of 20% from the current market price of Rs 2,691.

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