Jefferies On HDFC Bank
Maintain Buy, TP Rs 880
CEO Appointment Nears-Execution Could Aid a Rerating
Timely team re-org (as needed) and execution of business goals
To improve retail deposit growth and better fee growth
Calibrated rerisking of loan mix could help earnings momentum & rerating.
Risk-bearing could improve, aiding risk-adjusted NIMs.
Valuations have scope to rerate with an improved earnings trajectory
Maintain Buy, TP Rs 880
CEO Appointment Nears-Execution Could Aid a Rerating
Timely team re-org (as needed) and execution of business goals
To improve retail deposit growth and better fee growth
Calibrated rerisking of loan mix could help earnings momentum & rerating.
Risk-bearing could improve, aiding risk-adjusted NIMs.
Valuations have scope to rerate with an improved earnings trajectory
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Investec On Borosil
Maintain Buy, TP at Rs 330 (vs Rs 265)
DGTR has recommended ADD on Chinese borosilicate table/kitchen glassware.
If implemented it will offer superior margin profile for Borosilβs press-ware ops
Increasing EBITDA by Rs220m (+10% vs InvE) for FY28E, assuming ~50% potential price gains realized.
Factoring ADD tailwinds and moderation on opalware margins (competitive intensity), increase PAT by 9% in FY28E
Maintain Buy, TP at Rs 330 (vs Rs 265)
DGTR has recommended ADD on Chinese borosilicate table/kitchen glassware.
If implemented it will offer superior margin profile for Borosilβs press-ware ops
Increasing EBITDA by Rs220m (+10% vs InvE) for FY28E, assuming ~50% potential price gains realized.
Factoring ADD tailwinds and moderation on opalware margins (competitive intensity), increase PAT by 9% in FY28E
| Nifty Faces Pressure
- FIIs remain heavily short; Longs at 11% vs shorts at 89%
- Nifty range seen at 23,000-23,200; Resistance at 23,300
- Stocks in focus: Voltas, Blue Star, Fortis & Info Edg
- FIIs remain heavily short; Longs at 11% vs shorts at 89%
- Nifty range seen at 23,000-23,200; Resistance at 23,300
- Stocks in focus: Voltas, Blue Star, Fortis & Info Edg
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KPIL WINS RS 4000+ CR ORDER IN OIL AND GAS
β’ KPIL secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a gas pipeline project in the United Arab Emirates.
β’ The order value is estimated to be over βΉ4,000 crore.
β’ Impact: Reinforces KPIL's capabilities and track record in the global Oil and Gas sector.
β’ KPIL secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a gas pipeline project in the United Arab Emirates.
β’ The order value is estimated to be over βΉ4,000 crore.
β’ Impact: Reinforces KPIL's capabilities and track record in the global Oil and Gas sector.
NOMURA ON GE SHIPPING
Target βΉ1965
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cyclical compounder with strong cash pile to fund next leg of growth
Well-placed for a shipping downcycle
Valuation at discount vs global peers
Expect annual operating cash flow generation to remain strong at Rs 3800-4900cr over FY2729F
Would add 10 vessels each in FY28F and FY29F
Target βΉ1965
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Cyclical compounder with strong cash pile to fund next leg of growth
Well-placed for a shipping downcycle
Valuation at discount vs global peers
Expect annual operating cash flow generation to remain strong at Rs 3800-4900cr over FY2729F
Would add 10 vessels each in FY28F and FY29F
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β’ Enters into development agreement for 2.5-acre land parcel at Marine Lines, South Mumbai.
β’ Plans luxury housing development with estimated revenue potential of ~βΉ6,000 Cr.
β’ Project adds to Godrej Propertiesβ premium residential portfolio in Mumbai.
β’ Marine Lines offers established connectivity and limited land availability in South Mumbai.
β’ Enters into development agreement for 2.5-acre land parcel at Marine Lines, South Mumbai.
β’ Plans luxury housing development with estimated revenue potential of ~βΉ6,000 Cr.
β’ Project adds to Godrej Propertiesβ premium residential portfolio in Mumbai.
β’ Marine Lines offers established connectivity and limited land availability in South Mumbai.
UBS ON PETRONET LNG
Target βΉ325
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Kochi poised for utilization uplift
Additional revenue opportunities in focus
Management expects LNG bunkering facility to be completed by end Q4FY27
Installation/ integration activities are underway
Expect Dahej expansion strengthens volume optionality despite near-term supply disruption
Target βΉ325
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Kochi poised for utilization uplift
Additional revenue opportunities in focus
Management expects LNG bunkering facility to be completed by end Q4FY27
Installation/ integration activities are underway
Expect Dahej expansion strengthens volume optionality despite near-term supply disruption
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NOMURA ON RBI CYCLE
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The RBI will do less in this cycle, not more
See policy fine-tuning and not the steep tightening expected by markets
The RBI's monetary policy is at an inflection point
Markets are pricing close to 125bp of rate hikes over the next one year
India's trend inflation has moderated
Nomura's inflation generalization index confirms no signs of broadening, and leading index is signalling below-trend growth ahead
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The RBI will do less in this cycle, not more
See policy fine-tuning and not the steep tightening expected by markets
The RBI's monetary policy is at an inflection point
Markets are pricing close to 125bp of rate hikes over the next one year
India's trend inflation has moderated
Nomura's inflation generalization index confirms no signs of broadening, and leading index is signalling below-trend growth ahead
GOLDMAN SACHS ON SUZUKI MOTORS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
India Business-Targeting a 50% market share and sales of 10 million units in the ultra-long term
Alert-current production capacity in India is 2.9 million units)
Indian sales continue to be strong but Maruti Suzuki's shares have been weak of late
Believe the short-term background includes a slowdown in sales momentum from October onwards (a reaction to the GST reduction)
Headwinds from raw material prices, moderate price hikes compared to competitors, and the progression of the weak yen
KEY TAKEAWAYS
India Business-Targeting a 50% market share and sales of 10 million units in the ultra-long term
Alert-current production capacity in India is 2.9 million units)
Indian sales continue to be strong but Maruti Suzuki's shares have been weak of late
Believe the short-term background includes a slowdown in sales momentum from October onwards (a reaction to the GST reduction)
Headwinds from raw material prices, moderate price hikes compared to competitors, and the progression of the weak yen
UBS ON SUZUKI MOTORS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
India is experiencing significant changes in market trends
More frequent new model launches by competitors and rapid growth in SUVs
Suzuki Motor appears to recognise that delays in launching new SUV models exceeding 4m in length
Resulted in its share of the SUV segment falling below the company-wide average
Will continue developing and producing affordable vehicles for first-time buyers in emerging markets
KEY TAKEAWAYS
India is experiencing significant changes in market trends
More frequent new model launches by competitors and rapid growth in SUVs
Suzuki Motor appears to recognise that delays in launching new SUV models exceeding 4m in length
Resulted in its share of the SUV segment falling below the company-wide average
Will continue developing and producing affordable vehicles for first-time buyers in emerging markets
MORGAN STANLEY ON STEEL
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Expect steel stocks to do well in next 12 months
Domestic HRC prices are at 3% premium to import parity prices
Indian HRC spot spreads expanded by 1% this week
Low inventory and relatively good demand mean re-stocking should not be a concern
Prices have found support from safeguard duty -driving spreads
Medium-term remain constructive of steel prices and spreads
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Expect steel stocks to do well in next 12 months
Domestic HRC prices are at 3% premium to import parity prices
Indian HRC spot spreads expanded by 1% this week
Low inventory and relatively good demand mean re-stocking should not be a concern
Prices have found support from safeguard duty -driving spreads
Medium-term remain constructive of steel prices and spreads
CITI ON ICICI BANK
Target *1770
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Loan growth remains healthy across retail/business banking/corporate segments, further supported by an outsized FCNR mobilization of USD 18bn (13-14% industry share)
Near-term NIMs face modest pressure from FCNR deployment lag, elevated term deposits proportion and growing overseas book, with recovery anticipated from 4Q
Asset quality remains resilient across segments despite geopolitical headwinds, along with corporate recoveries
Credit costs should normalize over medium term, excluding one-off recoveries, with FY27 ECL transition expected to be capital neutral
Third-party insurance distribution fee income stays below 1% of revenues (flat since 2019)
Target *1770
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Loan growth remains healthy across retail/business banking/corporate segments, further supported by an outsized FCNR mobilization of USD 18bn (13-14% industry share)
Near-term NIMs face modest pressure from FCNR deployment lag, elevated term deposits proportion and growing overseas book, with recovery anticipated from 4Q
Asset quality remains resilient across segments despite geopolitical headwinds, along with corporate recoveries
Credit costs should normalize over medium term, excluding one-off recoveries, with FY27 ECL transition expected to be capital neutral
Third-party insurance distribution fee income stays below 1% of revenues (flat since 2019)
CITI ON CHOLA INVESTMENT & FINANCE
Target *2100
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Reaffirmed 20-23% AUM growth outlook with mortgages and new businesses outpacing flagship vehicle finance
Pre-tax ROA guidance of 3.3-3.5% stays intact despite two emerging headwinds: insurance commission clampdown and rise in Cost of Funds (due to repo rate hike)
Management leans on yield/fee optimization, opex leverage, and contained credit cost as offsetting levers
Asset-quality metrics remain resilient across product segments and net credit loss is targeted below 1.5% at the aggregate company level
Target *2100
Recommendation Buy
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Reaffirmed 20-23% AUM growth outlook with mortgages and new businesses outpacing flagship vehicle finance
Pre-tax ROA guidance of 3.3-3.5% stays intact despite two emerging headwinds: insurance commission clampdown and rise in Cost of Funds (due to repo rate hike)
Management leans on yield/fee optimization, opex leverage, and contained credit cost as offsetting levers
Asset-quality metrics remain resilient across product segments and net credit loss is targeted below 1.5% at the aggregate company level
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