Midcap stocks to watch: JK Lakshmi Cement, Federal Bank, and Authum flagged by SEBI RA for potential buying opportunity

Stock market analysts have identified three mid-cap stocks that are showing strong momentum and breakout potential, based on technical indicators. JK Lakshmi Cement, Federal Bank, and Authum Investments have all registered significant gains in 2025 so far.

JK Lakshmi Cement has seen its shares surge by more than 20% over the past month. Analyst Ashok Kumar Aggarwal highlighted that the stock’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is above 60, indicating strength, and it is trading above all moving averages across various time frames. This positive trend suggests momentum in JK Lakshmi Cement’s shares. According to Aggarwal, the stock has broken out in the daily chart frame and is poised to do the same on the weekly time frame. He recommends a short to medium-term buy between ₹960 and ₹982, with a stop-loss at ₹860. Aggarwal has set price targets for JK Lakshmi Cement at ₹1,140-₹1,400. The company is a prominent player in the Indian cement industry, part of the JK Group, with solid financial metrics such as a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 10.4% and a return on equity (ROE) of 8.99%. JK Lakshmi Cement currently trades at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 37.8. The stock has delivered a 17% gain year-to-date (YTD).

Federal Bank has been identified by analyst Sunil Kotak for a potential breakout above ₹220 on its weekly chart. The stock’s RSI is above 60, indicating strength, and other technical indicators also support a positive outlook. Key support levels for Federal Bank are at ₹208 and ₹210, and they are expected to serve as crucial levels for continued bullish momentum. As of YTD, Federal Bank shares have gained 19%.

Authum Investments is another mid-cap stock that analysts are bullish on. Analyst Amit Bhattacharjee recommends a buy position on Authum Investments above ₹2,650, with a stop-loss at ₹2,570. He envisions two price targets at ₹2,720 and ₹2,830 within a three-month timeframe. Authum Investment shares have gained a substantial 36% YTD.

In conclusion, JK Lakshmi Cement, Federal Bank, and Authum Investments present compelling opportunities for investors based on their positive technical setups, breakout potential, and strong momentum. With double-digit gains recorded in 2025, these mid-cap stocks are currently on the radar of SEBI-registered analysts for potential growth in the near future.