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Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: As the festive season boosts consumer sentiment and market momentum, brokerage house Motilal Oswal Financial Services has identified four stocks as top Diwali picks for long-term investors. The brokerage expects up to 35 per cent upside in select names driven by strong fundamentals, brand strength, and growth potential across sectors.

Motilal Oswal has a buy rating on LT Foods with a target price of Rs 560, indicating a 35 per cent upside from current levels. The company, which owns strong brands like Daawat and Royal, commands about 30 per cent market share in India and 50 per cent in the US basmati rice segment.

It continues to expand volumes in basmati and specialty rice categories. The recent acquisition of Global Green Europe (Hungary) aligns with its long-term growth strategy. Motilal Oswal believes the company is well-positioned for sustainable growth.

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Motilal Oswal sees Swiggy as a potential festive outperformer with a target price of Rs 550, implying a 24 per cent upside. The brokerage expects the company to turn profitable soon, supported by robust growth in dark stores, lower customer acquisition costs, and a strong food delivery outlook.

It estimates 23 per cent growth during FY26–FY27 and notes that upcoming GST reforms could further support margins.

For Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL), Motilal Oswal has set a target price of Rs 880, reflecting a 20 per cent upside. The brokerage expects the hospitality sector to remain strong in FY26, driven by higher average room rates (ARR), high occupancy levels, and demand from cultural events and the wedding season in the second half of the year.

A strong pipeline of new room additions and favorable demand-supply dynamics are expected to sustain the company’s growth momentum.

Motilal Oswal recommends Radico Khaitan with a target price of Rs 3,375, offering a 13 per cent upside. The company’s focus on the premium and luxury spirits segment is expected to support long-term growth. With brands like 8PM and Magic Moments, Radico has built strong brand equity and holds an 8 per cent market share in the Prestige & Above category.

The brokerage highlighted Radico’s strategy of tapping premiumization trends and its recent 47.5 per cent equity stake acquisition in D’YAVOL Spirits B.V., as key growth enablers.

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