We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources:
Macquarie on Marico: Outperform| Target Rs 600
Macquarie maintained an outperform rating on Marico with a target price of Rs 600. There is pick-up seen in the volume growth momentum.
The business update numbers were broadly in line with the commentary. India volume growth has seen a slight uptick.
The global investment bank expects a 4% sales decline and 15% EBITDA growth in Q4.
Morgan Stanley on Godrej Consumer: Equal Weight| Target Rs 1089
Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal Weight rating on Godrej Consumer with a target price of Rs 1089. Q4 performance was ahead of the estimate on the top line.The company reported a better performance in the Indian and Indonesian businesses. GoodKnight Agarbatti launch has been well received by consumers, which is a key positive.Devaluation in Nigeria continues to affect overall growth.
JPMorgan on Titan Company: Overweight| Target Rs 3950
JPMorgan maintained an overweight rating on Titan Company with a target price of Rs 3950. The jewellery business was in line with expectations; a steep rise in gold price could add to demand volatility.
Watches & Wearables and eyewear 500 growth was relatively subdued.
Jefferies on IDFC First Bank: Buy| Target Rs 100
Jefferies initiated coverage on IDFC First Bank with a buy rating and a target price of Rs 100. Full Suite banking aids high-growth
Operational efficiencies will play out from H2FY25. Over FY24-27 strong deposit growth will aid loan growth that should aid 28% EPS CAGR.
Improvement in Return on Assets ROA (to 1.5%) and Return on Equity ROE (to 14%) will aid rerating.
A fall in rates should help it more than peers, and the ability to raise capital will be the key. The valuations remain reasonable, which is a positive sign.
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