Nifty 2025 target at 26,300, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank among top 26 stock picks: ICICI Securities

ICICI Securities named Bharti Airtel its top pick, citing strong telecom and digital market positions, rising data demand, and 5G expansion opportunities. The brokerage favored HDFC Bank for its strong balance sheet and leading position in the financial sector. It highlighted the bank's readiness to capitalize on rising credit demand amid an anticipated re-leveraging cycle in the economy.