MarketSmith India, a product of William O'Neil India, is offering its stock recommendations for December 18, 2025, providing insights into potential investment opportunities for traders and investors. MarketSmith India utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to identify stocks with strong growth potential. Their analysis is rooted in the CAN SLIM methodology developed by William J. O'Neil, emphasizing key characteristics such as earnings growth and relative price strength.

Today's Picks

Motilal Oswal has highlighted a few of MarketSmith India's stock picks for today. These recommendations are based on specific entry points, profit goals, and stop-loss levels to aid investors in making informed decisions.

• Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd: MarketSmith India suggests a buy at ₹2,508, with a target price of ₹2,890 within three months and a stop loss at ₹2,310.
• United Spirits: This stock is recommended for purchase at ₹1,451, targeting a price of ₹1,650 in three months, with a stop loss at ₹1,370.
• Hikal Ltd: With a current market price of ₹403.75, a buy is recommended in the ₹395-405 range, with a profit goal of ₹475 and a stop loss at ₹365, within a 2-3 month timeframe.
• Shilpa Medicare Ltd: Currently at ₹873.25, a buy is suggested in the ₹860-875 range, targeting ₹1,040, with a stop loss at ₹808, also within 2-3 months.
• Azad Engineering Ltd: At a current market price of ₹1,579.05, a buy is recommended between ₹1,550-1,580, with a profit goal of ₹1890 and a stop loss at ₹1,427, within a shorter 1-2 month timeframe.

MarketSmith India's Approach

MarketSmith India uses various tools and lists to aid investors in identifying potential opportunities.

• Growth 50: This list is published every Friday and highlights leading growth stocks that exhibit traits of past market winners. The list is algorithmically generated and focuses on stocks with strong fundamentals and sound base patterns.
• Guru Screens: These screens help to generate stock ideas based on established and proven methodologies, supporting a variety of investment strategies.
• Model Portfolio: This is a list of stocks hand-picked by MarketSmith India's research analysts, offering daily updates on the positions. It showcases their investment method in action, especially beneficial for those new to investing in Indian growth stocks.
• Actionable Buys: These are stocks recommended by experts that are ready to buy.
• Buy Watchlist: A list of stocks that experts are closely monitoring.

Disclaimer: It is important to note that investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Investors should carefully read all related documents and consider their own risk tolerance and investment objectives before making any investment decisions.