New Delhi, July 17 -- On Wednesday, the Indian stock market closed on as lightly positive note. Benchmark indices managed to inch into the green after a day marked by choppy movements and selective sectoral strength. The Nifty 50 ended the day at25,212.05, rising slightly by16.25 points or 0.06%, while the BSE Sensex added 63.57 points or 0.08% to settle at 82,634.48.

On to the top stock picks for16 July, as recommended by some of India's leading market experts.

Why it's recommended: Capacity expansion and strategic acquisition, focus on premium products, cost efficiency and fuel optimization, and strong distribution network

Key metrics: P/E: 597.39.40, 52-week high: Rs.385.65, volume: Rs.42.90 crore

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