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Vodafone Idea shares jump nearly 4% as SC to hear AGR case on August 30
Vodafone Idea shares surged 3.6% after the Supreme Court set a date for hearing its curative petition in the AGR case on August 30. Global brokerage firm Citi predicts potential benefits of Rs 4-5 per share. The hearing challenges the 2019 ruling on payments owed to the government.
Hot stocks: Brokerage view on Paytm, Vodafone Idea and Jana Small Finance Bank
Brokerage firms UBS, Jefferies, Citi, and Investec have offered varied ratings on Indian stocks. UBS and Jefferies give Paytm neutral and hold ratings, citing regulatory progress. Citi maintains a buy call on Vodafone Idea. Investec starts coverage on Jana Small Finance Bank with a buy rating, expecting strong earnings growth.
LTIMindtree shares rally nearly 4% on upgrade by Kotak, GST relief
LTIMindtree shares rose 3.6% to Rs 5,950 after Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded the stock and raised its target price to Rs 6,200, citing recovery prospects and strong growth. The company also received a stay order on a Rs 378 crore GST notice.
Hot stocks: Brokerage view on L&T Finance, IndiGo and Zydus Lifesciences
Axis Capital has downgraded IndiGo from a buy rating to an add rating, though it has raised the target price to Rs 5,100 from Rs 4,700. The downgrade reflects limited upside potential, with Axis Capital highlighting supply-side issues and noting that further improvement may be constrained as load factors are already at an optimal level of 80%.
Hot stocks: Brokerages on DMart, Indegene, Indus Towers, Tata Motors and ONGC
JPMorgan has maintained an "Overweight" rating on Tata Motors with a target price of Rs 1,250. Although JLR experienced a 1% year-over-year decline in July 2024 retail sales, China inventories are well-managed, and US inventories and incentives remain stable.
Hot stocks: Brokerage view on Reliance, Apollo Hospitals, Zydus Life and L&T
Several brokerage firms provided ratings on notable companies. CLSA rated Reliance as Outperform with a Rs 3,300 target. Nomura downgraded Apollo Hospitals to Neutral, targeting Rs 6,856. Citi maintained a Sell rating on Zydus Life with a Rs 890 target. BofA issued a Buy rating on L&T at Rs 4,043, anticipating margin expansion.
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Hot stocks: Brokerage take on TVS Motor, Oberoi Realty, Phoenix Mills and DLF
UBS has maintained a buy rating on TVS Motor, raising the target price to Rs 3,200 from Rs 3,000. They view the new Jupiter model as a significant upgrade over its predecessor and its competitors at a similar price point. UBS expects the new Jupiter to drive an additional 15,000-20,000 units in volume, representing 7% of domestic 2W volumes and 5% of total TVS volumes.
Hot stocks: Brokerage view on Shyam Metalics, IndiGo, Vedanta, Zomato and Paytm
Brokerage firms have issued diverse stock recommendations: UBS endorsed Shyam Metalics as a buy, Jefferies upgraded IndiGo and Zomato to buy, CLSA maintained Vedanta at outperform, and Citi kept a sell rating on Paytm but increased its target price. The firms pointed to strong growth prospects and strategic moves influencing their ratings.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to outperform Nifty, says JM Financial
According to JM Financial, Kotak Mahindra Bank's stock is expected to outperform the Nifty50 index. The stock shows signs of upward movement with 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages trading in a narrow range. Futures open interest declined by 5%, indicating no short accumulation.
Hot stocks: Brokerage view on Cyient, Varun Beverages and Avenue Supermarts
JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating on Cyient, targeting Rs 2,100. BofA continued to favor Varun Beverages with a target of Rs 1,840, citing strong fundamentals. UBS retained a buy rating on Avenue Supermarts, setting a target price of Rs 6,000 due to strong demand and sales growth.
KEI Industries, Polycab shares surge up to 4% as UBS sees upside potential of up to 41%
Shares of KEI Industries and Polycab increased after UBS initiated a buy rating, forecasting substantial earnings growth due to favourable supply-demand dynamics in the electrification market. The segment is expected to reach $20 billion by FY30, with top companies increasing their market share and significant export revenue growth.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on HCLTech, Reliance, TCS and IndusInd Bank
JPMorgan has maintained a neutral rating on HCLTech with a target price of Rs 1,510. The recent CFO succession, while surprising, is expected to proceed smoothly. Prateek, who held the CFO position for six years, had been with HCLTech for 13.5 years in total.
Systematix initiates coverage on Patanjali Foods with buy rating, sees 24% upside
Brokerage Systematix has initiated coverage on Patanjali Foods with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 2,259, indicating a 24% upside from the previous closing price of Rs 1,828.50 per share. Systematix highlighted Patanjali’s aggressive plans in palm oil plantation and its strategy to capitalize on premiumization trends in its food business.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Patanjali, Glenmark Pharma, Voltas and Sunteck Realty
Top brokerage firms have issued buy recommendations for several companies. Systematix Equities recommended Patanjali Foods citing growth potential. Motilal Oswal upgraded Glenmark Pharma. Jefferies maintained buy ratings on Voltas and Sunteck Realty after favorable operational results and encouraging future projections.
Hot stocks: Brokerage view on Aavas Financiers, ONGC and Honasa
Citi, Jefferies, and Goldman Sachs released updated stock ratings for Avas Financiers, ONGC, and Honasa Consumer. Citi and Jefferies maintained buy ratings on ONGC with higher target prices. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Honasa Consumer with a promising buy rating, highlighting significant growth opportunities in India's beauty sector.
India will remain top choice for private equity investments despite external shocks: Jefferies
The report noted that despite the challenges faced by the private equity industry, including a liquidity squeeze and declining distributions from major firms, India remains a favorable environment for capital raising and investment opportunities.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Tata Motors, Dr Lal PathLabs, Lupin, Apollo Tyres, and Godrej Consumer Products
BofA has maintained a buy rating on Tata Motors with a target price of Rs 1,280. The upcoming SUV coupe, 'Curvv,' is expected to address a significant market gap and advance Tata Motors' electric vehicle (EV) efforts. Additionally, the new internal combustion engine (ICE) platform, ATLAS, will support future launches.
Defence sector may be back in action, ICICI Securities shares 5 stock picks
The Union Budget FY25 prioritized defence improvements and listed 346 items for indigenisation. ICICI Securities recommended investing in Solar Industries, Azad Engineering, Zen Technologies, Astra Microwave, and Dynamatic Technologies. The budget saw substantial increases in aircraft and aero engine allocations while maintaining stable funding for other defence areas.
Domestic brokerage Monarch Networth raises Rs 300 crores, announces 1:1 bonus
Monarch Networth Capital secured Rs 300 crores through a share allotment at Rs 560 each and approved a 1:1 bonus issue. The capital will boost initiatives like launching PMS and applying for a mutual fund license. Shares ended at Rs 612, reflecting investor trust. CEO Gaurav Bhandari lauded the investors' support for their vision.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Bajaj Finance, GAIL, Exide, JK Cement, Supreme Industries and Federal Bank
Citi maintains buy on GAIL, raising target to Rs 250 (from Rs 230) on higher gas business valuation and 5% CAGR in volume FY24-27. Also, buy on Exide with TP up to Rs 630 (from Rs 560), expecting stronger demand and improved margins from better product mix.
JSW Steel shares drop 3% post 64% YoY fall in Q1 profit. Should you still invest?
JSW Steel saw a 2.5% drop in shares after reporting a 64% decline in net profit for Q1. Brokerage firms have mixed views on the stock, with varying target prices. Despite challenges, the company remains optimistic about growth prospects.
Motilal Oswal raises target price for Hindalco, sees upside potential of 15%
Hindalco's target price raised to Rs 800 by Motilal Oswal as they plan a USD 6.9 billion capex for capacity expansion.
Hot stocks: Brokerage take on Bajaj Auto, Titan, Dabur and 4 other stocks
Nomura reaffirms a buy rating on Bajaj Auto, setting a target price of Rs 10,207. They highlight the CNG bike's premium design, potentially creating a new market segment. Expected sales of 5-10K per month by year-end, though limited by CNG pump wait times.
Nirmal Bang initiates coverage on HUDCO, sees upside potential of 12%
Nirmal Bang starts coverage on HUDCO with a target price of Rs 375. Company projected to achieve 24.1% earnings growth CAGR by FY26E.
Adani Ports target price increased by Kotak Equities as outperformance is likely to continue
Adani Ports' growth in volumes outpaced the Indian market, despite Gangavaram Port's loss due to strike/shutdown. RITES shares rallied 4% on signing an MoU with DMRC.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Kaynes Technology, Zomato, Birlasoft and MGL
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has maintained an overweight rating on Kaynes Technology but raised the target price to Rs 3,845 from Rs 2,440, while Macquarie maintained a sell rating on Zomato with a target price of Rs 100.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Wipro, IndiGo, UNO Minda and GAIL
Domestic brokerage Kotak Institutional Equities has a buy rating on IndiGo with a target price of Rs 5,700. The probability of Indigo breaching margin peaks is increasing. Most challengers to IndiGo will see another year of stiff losses in FY2025.
Hot Stocks: CLSA lists stocks that could benefit from the 100-day plan for Modi 3.0
Global brokerage CLSA lists out stocks such as L&T, IRB, and NCC, among others that can benefit from Modi 3.0's 100-day plan, while Goldman Sachs is positive on private banks, Jefferies prefers Aavas Financiers, Can Fin Homes as top housing finance companies and Morgan Stanley are overweight on HDFC Life.
Hot Stocks: Brokerages on Balkrishna Industries, M&M, HAL and L&T
Brokerage firms like Jefferies, ICICI Securities, and Citigroup are positive on industrial space with L&T, HAL, Balkrishna Industries, and M&M as top picks.
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