Here’s why Ajit Mishra of Religare is bullish on HCL Tech, M&M Finance, HUL

The markets edged higher on Wednesday, gaining nearly half a percent, continuing the ongoing trend. Following a flat start, the Nifty traded within a narrow range but saw selective buying in the final hour, pushing the index to close near the day’s high at 24,770. The sectoral trend remained mixed, with FMCG, pharma, and metal sectors posting decent gains, while profit-taking in banking and financial majors limited the upside. Meanwhile, buoyancy in the small-cap space contributed to positive market breadth, settling on the advancing side.