Motilal Oswal recommends four blue-chip stocks to buy

Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has listed four blue-chip stocks for investors interested in long-term growth. They recommend buying shares of Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, ITC, and Bharat Electronics. Today, Indian stock indices showed positive growth at the start of the trading day. The Sensex rose by over 850 points, while the Nifty 50 reached 23,179. This increase follows the US Federal Reserve's choice to keep interest rates steady, suggesting possible cuts later in the year. Overall, the Nifty ended higher by 0.3%, continuing a three-day rally. There has been strong interest in midcap and smallcap stocks, both gaining over 2.5%. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth ₹1,463 crores after selling for 17 straight days. This, along with a weaker US dollar, has boosted market sentiment. Key sectors such as financial services, real estate, PSU banks, healthcare, and metals saw significant buying activity. Motilal Oswal highlighted that Bharti Airtel is strengthening its financial position with good cash flow from tariff hikes. The company is expected to generate ₹1.3 trillion in free cash flow from 2025 to 2027. ICICI Bank is expanding its digital services and maintaining a stable deposit base, which is crucial for liquidity. The bank is projected to show healthy growth in loans over the next few years. ITC has a steady performance in its cigarette business and is expected to grow in the FMCG sector due to its strong market presence. Bharat Electronics is set to gain from opportunities in defense electronics, with expected growth in revenue over the next few years. Investors are encouraged to consult certified experts before making any decisions based on these recommendations.