
Stocks to BUY: Selling pressure has returned to the stock market, pushing Nifty below 25,000. In such a corrective phase, investors have an opportunity to buy several quality stocks at lower levels. Sharekhan has identified five strong stocks for long-term investors: Samhi Hotels, Five Star Business, Varun Beverages, ITC, and LTTS. These stocks have upside targets ranging from 30 per cent to 55 per cent. All five are considered solid options for investments over 12 months, with the potential to deliver strong performance.