The Economic Times

Diwali sweet nothings: Like soan papdi, the annual festival stock tip is admired, passed along, and almost never 'eaten'

Diwali gifting traditions influence stock market trading strategies and recommendations across various brokerages during the festive season. Many analysts provide stock picks with target prices, which are frequently unattainable in the falling market. A significant number of brokerage reports underperform their benchmarks for prolonged periods of time.