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    The Baseline
    31 Jul 2026, 04:42PM
    Five Interesting Stocks Today - July 31, 2026

    Five Interesting Stocks Today - July 31, 2026

    By Trendlyne Analysis

    1. Eicher Motors:

    Thistwo-wheeler company rose 1.7% on Thursday after reportingQ1FY27 results that beatForecaster estimates for both revenue and net profit.

    Sales of Royal Enfield's (RE) 350cc portfolio, comprising the Classic, Bullet, Hunter and Meteor, rose about 34%. The brand also retained an 85% share of India's above-250cc motorcycle market. In Q1FY27, revenue grew 31.5% YoY to Rs 6,632 crore, led by higher RE motorcycle sales and increased commercial vehicle volumes at its joint venture, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), where sales rose 14.8%. Net profit rose 21.3%.

    International revenue crossed Rs 1,000 crore for the first time and is now 15% of total revenue. Brazil has become one of RE's fastest-growing overseas markets, where it is the second-largest player in the middleweight motorcycle segment and is preparing to start local assembly operations.

    Eicher also approved a Rs 1,225 crore greenfield manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. The first phase will increase Royal Enfield's annual production capacity by 22.5% to 24.5 lakh motorcycles by FY30.

    MD and CEO of Royal Enfield, B. Govindarajan,said, "Retail demand continues to outpace wholesale dispatches.” Dealers are heading into the festive season with only 10-12 days' worth of inventory. CFO Lalit Malik said, "We expect gross cost headwinds of around 4-4.5%," adding that value engineering initiatives and the price hikes in April should partly offset the impact. 

    ICICI Directreiterated its 'Buy' rating on the stock with a higher target price of Rs 9,160. The brokerage expects new launches, export recovery and ongoing capacity expansion to support RE's volumes, while VE Commercial Vehicles should provide an additional earnings lever.

    2. PVR Inox:

    This multiplex operator surged 12% over the past week after reporting its Q1FY27 results. Revenue grew 10% YoY, while the company posted a profit of Rs 56 crore compared with a loss a year ago, helped by stronger box office collections, blockbuster releases, increasing footfalls and higher spending by viewers. Looking ahead, the company expects momentum to strengthen as the release calendar becomes more crowded from Q2.

    Ticket sales grew 15% YoY and contributed to over half of total revenue, thanks to dynamic pricing and premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX. Revenue from food & beverages rose 13% as customers spent more per visit, and now accounts for over a third of sales. Convenience fee income jumped 29% as online bookings reached 69% of ticket sales, although management expects penetration to stabilise at current levels.

    PVR INOX plans to open 90-100 screens this year, with most additions coming through its franchise-owned, company-operated (FOCO) and other capital-light formats. Managing Director Ajay Bijli said that the company has been able to grow and deleverage “only because of the asset-light and FOCO model and expects to continue adding around 100 screens a year.”

    The company has lowered its FY27 capex guidance to around Rs 350 crore as more screen additions shift to capital-light formats. With a net cash position of Rs 80 crore, its strongest since the INOX merger, management said future expansion can be funded entirely through internal accruals. Beyond movies, the company is also expanding its offerings through live sports screenings, concerts and other events to drive higher utilisation of its theatres.

    ICICI Securities reiterated its 'Buy' rating with a higher target price of Rs 1,500, citing a broad-based content pipeline, improving margins and the capital-light expansion strategy. The brokerage expects margins to improve further as operating leverage increases and footfalls recover over the next two years.

    3. Sona BLW Precision Forgings:

    The stock of this auto parts and equipment manufacturer rose to a fresh 52-week high of Rs 773.20 on July 31 after reporting strong June-quarter results. Adding fuel to the rally, management unveiled an ambitious long-term strategic plan, termed "Sona Comstar 2.0". The company is targeting 10x growth over the next decade, driven by three key pillars: expanding into new product verticals, strengthening its presence in eastern markets, and developing robotics and physical AI alongside electrification as a long-term technology platform. The stock features on a screener of companies that have delivered consistent high performance over the past five years.

    On top of its optimistic outlook, the company signed an agreement on July 22 with Japan’s DENSO Corporation to launch two joint ventures. These partnerships will focus on developing, manufacturing, and selling electric and hybrid powertrain systems. The deal came as Sona BLW’s BEV division gained momentum, with Q1 BEV segment revenue more than doubling 107% YoY and accounting for a record 44% of automotive products revenue during the quarter.

    Driven by strong sales momentum across India and Europe, Q1FY27 net profit rose 44.7% to Rs 180.5 crore, while revenue increased 49.3% to Rs 1,336.1 crore. However, EBITDA margins contracted by 70 bps to 23.1%. MD & Group CEO Vivek Vikram Singh highlighted that profit margins were squeezed by higher labor costs, raw material inflation, and temporary delays in passing these costs on to clients. However, he reassured that corrective measures are already underway and will start yielding results from Q2.

    Looking ahead, management estimates that India's hybrid and electric vehicle market will expand to over 2.3 million vehicles by 2030, opening up a Rs 24,000 crore addressable market. By 2035, leadership expects this domestic pie to grow approximately 3 times larger.

    Motilal Oswal retained a ‘Neutral’ rating on the stock. The brokerage noted that while the new partnership with DENSO opens up long-term growth channels, a global auto slowdown and a sluggish EV transition in key markets remain key concerns, especially since EVs account for 64% of the company’s current order book.

    4. Lodha Developers: 

    Thisreal estate developer surged 13.7% over two trading sessions after announcing its best-ever quarterly results on July 24. InQ1FY27, revenue rose 43% YoY, while net profit more than doubled to Rs 1,372 crore, helped by high-margin land sales. 

    Land sales generated Rs 1,200 crore, contributing nearly Rs 600 crore to net profit. Management highlighted that land monetisation remains a regular part of the business, but cautioned that the Q1 EBITDAmargin of 43% should not be treated as normal. The company completed almost half of its planned FY27 land sales during the quarter. Excluding land sales, margins remained in the low-30% range.

    Housing pre-sales grew only 4% as Lodha postponed all new residential launches amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict. As a result, pre-sales came entirely from existing projects. Managing Director Abhishek Lodhasaid, “We are off to a good start in July, and we expect pre-sales to be Rs 5,000 crore or more in Q2.” 

    The developer plans to launch 21 projects and phases in FY27, with a combined sales potential of Rs 24,060 crore. The pipeline includes projects in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru, along with its first two launches in the NCR. The company hasmaintained its FY27 pre-sales guidance of Rs 24,000 crore.

    Management expects Lodha’s annual rental income from data centres, offices, retail and warehousing to rise tenfold to over Rs 3,000 crore by FY32. To support this goal, the company plans to monetise 150 acres in its Palava data-centre park andraise Rs 10,000 crore over three to four years. The proceeds will fund buildings and power infrastructure for data centres with 1 GW of capacity. Lodha will lease these facilities to data-centre operators, creating a recurring source of rental income. 

    Post-results, Motilal Oswalreiterated its ‘Buy’ rating and raised its target price to Rs 1,430, naming Lodha its preferred pick among large developers. The brokerage expects regional diversification beyond Mumbai and continued project additions to help pre-sales grow at a CAGR of 16% through FY28.

    5. Larsen & Toubro (L&T): 

    This construction & engineering giant soared 3.9% last week after securing a flurry of major orders and reporting healthy Q1 results. On July 24, L&T’s heavy engineering unit bagged international contracts worth up to Rs 5,000 crore for projects across Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Days later, the buildings segment won a Rs 10,000 crore housing redevelopment project in Mumbai. 

    On July 28, its consortium with Hitachi Energy secured a Rs 15,000 crore offshore wind infrastructure contract from TenneT in Europe. The hydrocarbon onshore arm also received a Rs 10,000 crore order from Kuwait Oil Co to upgrade its export network. Lastly, L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions won a Rs 15,000 crore order from NTPC to build a 1,600 MW thermal plant in Chhattisgarh.

    The large order book matched a solid Q1FY27 performance. Net profit jumped 14% YoY, driven by inventory clearance and lower input costs, beating Forecaster estimates. Revenue grew 6.7%, topping expectations, as execution picked up across the conventional energy, manufacturing, technology, financial services and realty segments. However, operating margins slipped 90 bps to 9% due to West Asia supply chain disruptions and currency headwinds in the tech business.

    Segment performance was a mixed bag. Logistics bottlenecks in West Asia slowed project execution in the infrastructure and green energy divisions. Conversely, the conventional energy business executed projects smoothly, while the manufacturing and technology segments also delivered growth. 

    Total order inflows jumped 14%, led by international wins and domestic private-sector demand. CFO P Ramakrishnan said, “We remain committed to our FY27 revenue growth guidance of 10-12%, while maintaining our margins around 7.8%.” The company plans to negotiate with customers to cover cost increases amid geopolitical disruptions, limiting the extent of margin contraction.

    Following the results, ICICI Direct retained a ‘Buy’ rating and raised its target price to Rs 5,000, implying a 26.9% upside. The brokerage noted that a record order book provides long-term revenue visibility. Analysts expect healthy cash generation, working capital discipline, and fast-growing value-added businesses to support margins. They project annual revenue growth of 13.4% and net profit growth of 15.6% through FY28.

    Trendlyne's analysts identify stocks that are seeing interesting price movements, analyst calls, or new developments. These are not buy recommendations.

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    The Baseline
    31 Jul 2026, 03:28PM

    India's chemical makers move into higher-value products, new industries

    By Anagh Keremutt

    Despite the tit-for-tat in West Asia, India's chemical stocks have been among the market's best performers over the past three months. The chemicals & petrochemicals sector has gained 9.8%, while the Nifty500 is up just 2.6%.

    Global companies are diversifying their supply chains beyond China, with India emerging as the preferred supplier of specialty chemicals. Local manufacturers are also benefiting from policy support: India recently imposed anti-dumping duties ranging from $75 to $1,748 per tonne on Sulphenamides Accelerators and $200.7 per tonne on PET resin. The former is used in tyre manufacturing, while the latter is widely used in plastic bottles and food packaging.

    Demand from electronics, semiconductors, electric vehicles and AI data centres is boosting demand for higher-value chemicals such as fluoropolymers, battery materials, refrigerant gases and advanced cooling fluids.

    Anuj Sethi, Senior Director at Crisil Ratings, said, “Domestic demand will be the key driver this fiscal, supported by diversified end-user segments.” He added that this should help the industry's revenue grow 7-8% this fiscal, even as export demand remains subdued.

    In this edition of Chart of the Week, we look at how chemical makers are expanding into higher-value products and new industries, and whether that can support their recent rally.

    Chemical makers bet on new demand

    Indian chemical manufacturers are shifting towards specialised materials for electric vehicle (EV) battery components, computer chips, and AI data centres.

    Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL) plans to invest Rs 2,300 crore in FY27 to manufacture EV battery components, with most of it going towards setting up a natural graphite anode active material facility. CEO Bir Kapoor said, "With this addition, we will be able to address nearly 70% of the value of an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery cell."

    Beyond this, the company is allocating Rs 150 crore to double its R32 gas capacity to 20,000 tonnes to capitalise on the AI data centre cooling boom. GFL is also spending Rs 250 crore to produce more fluoropolymers, which are used in semiconductors, EVs and clean energy equipment. Executive Director Kapil Malhotra said the company expects fluoropolymer volumes to grow 15-20% in FY27.

    Meanwhile, Himadri Speciality Chemical has allocated Rs 70 crore to build India's first commercial carbon nanotube plant. These tubes act as highly efficient conductors for lithium-ion batteries. CEO Anurag Choudhary highlighted the material’s advantage: "It is 100x stronger than steel with the conductivity of copper." He added that the company is not dependent on China (which currently controls 100% of global lithium iron phosphate capacity) for any product. 

    Himadri is also investing Rs 170 crore to convert part of its existing carbon black capacity into 6,000 tonnes of Super Speciality Carbon Black, which is used in engineering plastics, battery materials and specialty coatings. Choudhary said the expansion will produce “significantly higher value-added products that enhance margins.”

    Navin Fluorine is spending Rs 236.5 crore to add 15,000 tonnes of refrigerant gas capacity by the end of this fiscal, targeting up to Rs 825 crore in peak annual revenue. CFO Anish Ganatra explained, “70% of recent profit margin growth came from launching new factories and increasing sales volumes.” He added that factors like currency gains were completely offset by inflation.

    Aether Industries is expanding its research labs to phase out selling cyclical commodity chemicals. Director Rohan Desai noted that the company completed more than 50 customer and certification audits last year and added 19 marquee clients. He said, "These interactions have boosted our confidence that the contract research & manufacturing and exclusive contract manufacturing businesses can contribute more than 70% of total sales (currently 55%) by FY30."

    To support this expansion, Aether is building a new research and development (R&D) plant and wing, scheduled to open by mid-2027.

    Supply chain disruption separates winners and losers

    Global shipping disruptions and the conflict in West Asia have exposed which chemical companies can absorb higher raw material costs, and which are vulnerable.

    In Q1FY27, SRF's chemicals business grew 26%, driven by higher sales of refrigerants, industrial chemicals and fluoropolymers (specialty plastics used in industrial products). CFO Samir Kashyap said, "Post the commissioning of our new HFO (refrigerant gas) plant in Dahej, we will be in the top three to four refrigerant gas manufacturers globally." While supply chain disruptions raised raw material costs, higher realisations helped offset the impact.

    SRF is also developing new active ingredients and intermediate molecules for the agricultural and pharmaceutical industries. Kashyap said, "We are working on various molecules that are beyond our traditional customer segments." 

    Aroma chemicals maker Privi Speciality reduces its dependence on petroleum-based inputs by sourcing 70% of its raw materials from renewable resources. Chairman Mahesh Babani said, "Global fragrance and consumer goods companies pay a 1-2% premium” for Privi's reliable supply of aroma chemicals over cheaper Chinese alternatives. The company also plans to increase production capacity by nearly 50% to 72,000 tonnes by 2028 by expanding existing products and launching new specialty chemicals.

    Not every company is immune to rising costs. Executive Director of Alkyl Amines, Kirat Patel said ammonia prices have doubled from Rs 50 to over Rs 100 per kilogram. He cautioned that the recent improvement in margins came solely from selling older, lower-cost inventory at higher market prices.

    The company is also facing excess domestic supply. Its competitor Aarti recently commissioned a new methylamine plant, which Patel called a "mystery" because the Indian market already has excess capacity. Alkyl Amines relies on its ethylamine business and its 200,000-tonne production capacity. However, it’s operating at only 55% capacity utilisation and uses one-third of its output to make downstream chemical products.

    The recent rally has rewarded the chemical sector as a whole. Going ahead, companies with pricing power with differentiated products, and resilient supply chains are the ones that will be winners, while those competing in commoditised markets will continue to face margin pressure.

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    The Baseline
    28 Jul 2026
    Big bulls go small: The below Rs 4,000 crore bets of Kedia, Singhania and Kacholia

    Big bulls go small: The below Rs 4,000 crore bets of Kedia, Singhania and Kacholia

    By Tejas MD
    Bulls pick smallcaps

    Results season is here. But if you've been following the market, you'll know that earnings aren't the only thing investors are reacting to. Investors are tracking these numbers as missiles and tariff threats fly through the air elsewhere.

    The market as a result, is moodily spiking up and down. After rallying more than 10% in April, the Nifty 500 has gone nowhere.

    While the index has not moved much, individual stocks have seen sharp swings. The market has been quick to separate the winners from the losers this earnings season.

    Companies such as HDFC Bank and Hindustan Unilever fell short of earnings expectations and saw their stocks fall, while Coforge and Nestle delivered strong quarters and surged after results.

    Superstar investors aren't immune to the chaos. Their portfolios swung too. So how are India's superstars navigating the turbulence of 2026? Who's staying patient? Who's buying the dip?

    Let's dive in.

    Market recovery fuels surge in superstar net worth in Q1FY27

    2026 has kept investors on their toes. The same troubling headlines crop up multiple times, just when you think they are resolved: "new tariffs" and "rising tensions in the Middle East". These on again, off again crises have triggered heavy foreign investor selling and dragged markets lower.

    The mood changed in Q1FY27. Falling crude oil prices and a broad market recovery, particularly in small-cap stocks, lifted portfolios. That optimism has since faded, as the same headlines have resurfaced.

    But the sharp rise in superstar investors' public net worth in Q1FY27 wasn't driven by just the market rebound. Investments made during the Q4FY26 correction also paid off.

    Three superstar investors stand out. Ashish Kacholia, Sunil Singhania, and Vijay Kedia saw their public net worth jump by more than 40% during the quarter.

    Before volatility returned, several top holdings delivered exceptional gains, boosting superstar investors' portfolios.

    Ashish Kacholia's biggest boost came from Beta Drugs, which surged 88%, while Neuland Laboratories emerged as a major contributor to the Mukul Agrawal and Vijay Kedia portfolios.

    The rally pushed the public equity portfolios of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala & Associates (managed by Rare Enterprises), Akash Bhanshali, and Mukul Agrawal to all-time highs.

    Even after the rally, not everyone has fully recovered. The public net worth of Ashish Kacholia, Sunil Singhania, and Vijay Kedia remains 18-30% below their previous peaks, indicating that the recent rally has only partially erased the effects of the earlier market correction.

    Superstars remain choosy in Q1, trim stakes

    After stepping up purchases during the Q4FY26 market correction, superstar investors turned selective in Q1FY27.

    Investors such as Sunil Singhania and Vijay Kedia used the previous quarter's sell-off to build or increase positions. But as markets recovered, fresh buying slowed, and portfolio activity shifted towards reducing some holdings.

    The numbers reflect this change in strategy. In Q4FY26, superstar investors exited only four stocks by reducing their holdings below the 1% disclosure threshold. In Q1FY27, that number nearly tripled to 11.

    Buying also slowed down in Q1. Only four new companies entered these superstar portfolios.

    What are the big bulls betting on?

    Superstar investors bought new stakes in five companies during the quarter. The largest investment came from Sunil Singhania in Afcom Holdings (2% stake), which is currently valued at Rs 76 crore. He also bought a 2.1% stake in TTK Healthcare.

    The other three stocks in the list include Arisinfra Solutions, Asian Energy and Eimco Elecon.

    Two patterns emerge from the buy list. First, all five stocks have a market cap below Rs 4,000 crore, indicating that these investors are selectively investing in small-cap names.

    Second, none of these companies has a bad score across durability, valuation and momentum scores. This indicates that the big bulls are looking at different angles to identify rising stocks with strong fundamentals and attractive valuations.

    Metals and mining stocks dominate stake cuts as investors lock in gains

    As markets recovered in Q1, superstar investors turned sellers in some of their biggest winners. The highest number of stake reductions came in General Industrials and Metals & Mining, though the exits were spread across a range of sectors.

    Several of these sales appear to be profit booking after a sharp rally. Rare Enterprises reduced its stake in Raghav Productivity Enhancers after the stock more than doubled during the quarter. Ashish Kacholia made a similar move in Walchandnagar Industries, which also gained over 100% in Q1FY27.

    The sell list includes several long-term holdings. Sunil Singhania pared his stake in Sarda Energy, one of his best-performing investments since he first bought it in March 2021. Mukul Agrawal also reduced his holding in Radico Khaitan, a stock that has been part of his portfolio since December 2020.

    Among all the stake cuts, Rare Enterprises' reduction in Raghav Productivity Enhancers and Sunil Singhania's cut in Himatsingka were the largest, with both investors bringing their holdings below the 1% disclosure threshold.

    Vijay Kedia’s 2019 bet Neuland Labs shines in long-term growth

    Neuland Labs stands out as the best-performing long-term bet for both Vijay Kedia and Mukul Agrawal. Kedia, however, has generated superior returns thanks to his early entry back in 2019, when valuations were far more attractive.

    Akash Bhanshali’s long-term bet, Sudarshan Chemicals, has lagged behind the top performers of other superstar investors. His largest holding, Gujarat Fluorochemicals—which makes up nearly 30% of his portfolio—has underperformed the benchmark index. Despite this, Bhanshali’s overall net worth has nearly tripled over the past two years, driven by strong gains in other holdings and timely new investments.

    See the complete list of superstar buys here, and their sells here.

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    The Baseline
    28 Jul 2026
    Five stocks to buy from analysts this week - July 28, 2026

    Five stocks to buy from analysts this week - July 28, 2026

    By Abdullah Shah

    1. Hindustan Aeronautics: 

    Anand Rathi maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this defence PSU, with a target price of Rs 5,431, an upside of 18.1%. HAL is nearing deliveries of its Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet after delays of over two years. Engine shortages, pending software updates, and delayed weapon approvals previously halted progress. However, analyst Yellapu Santosh believes these issues are now gradually being resolved, improving the company’s execution and aircraft deliveries.

    Management confirmed that it has completed most weapon and laser-guided bomb trials, with only final approvals pending. HAL has received seven engines and expects 10 more by November 2026. The company has already built and flight-tested around 20 Tejas Mk-1A jets and plans to deliver the first 16-18 aircraft by March 2027. Furthermore, HAL estimates new orders worth roughly Rs 90,000 crore across FY27 and FY28, including contracts for aircraft repair and maintenance.

    Santosh highlights that HAL’s Rs 2.5 lakh crore order book provides strong earnings visibility for years. This pipeline includes 97 Tejas aircraft, six Advanced Light Helicopters, and eight Dornier planes. He expects the next leg of growth to be driven by Tejas Mk-1A deliveries, improving engine supplies, trainer aircraft production, upgrades of Su-30 fighter jets and a steady flow of repair and maintenance contracts.

    2. Nestle India: 

    ICICI Direct reiterates its ‘Buy’ rating on this packaged foods company, with a raised target price of Rs 1,723, an upside of 15.5%. Nestle delivered healthy Q1FY27 results where net profit surged 48.3% YoY, helped by inventory destocking and a premium product mix. Revenue expanded 25.5%, led by rising sales across the beverages, confectionery, prepared dishes, and milk products segments.

    Analysts Kaustubh Pawaskar and Abhishek Shankar note that rebounding urban demand, increased ad spending, and a rural market push propelled the double-digit expansion this quarter. They add that high base effects might slow top-line growth in the coming quarters. However, underlying demand remains strong even with a weaker monsoon, backed by higher sales volumes and wider distribution. 

    On input costs, Pawaskar and Shankar expect favourable coffee prices due to sufficient global supply, though cocoa and sugar prices will likely remain high. Prices for milk, wheat, and edible oils have largely stabilised at elevated levels. Nestle plans to offset these cost pressures through operational efficiency, price hikes, and premium products. Pawaskar and Shankar estimate Nestle will post revenue and net profit CAGRs of 14.4% and 18.9%, respectively, over FY27–28.

    3. IIFL Finance: 

    Motilal Oswal maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this NBFC, with a higher target price of Rs 700, implying a 20.2% upside. The lender posted strong Q1FY27 results. Revenue surged 32.5% YoY, fueled by rapid growth in gold loans and microfinance (MFI), while lower provisions helped net profit soar 2.9 times.

    Analysts Abhijit Tibrewal and Pranav Nawale highlight IIFL’s shift toward secured lending as it gradually winds down most unsecured loans, excluding MFI. They expect a healthy portfolio mix, normalised credit costs, and operating efficiency to boost profitability over upcoming quarters. Management states that AI cost benefits are expected to become visible over the next 2-3 years, alongside operating leverage from the company’s branch-led model. 

    Tibrewal and Nawale express confidence in further stock rerating as IIFL executes its growth plans. The lender continues to focus on small-ticket gold loans, maintaining attractive pricing and resilient margins despite market competition. Management projects home finance assets under management to grow 17.5% and disbursements to rise 30% in FY27, with growth picking up sharply from Q2. Analysts estimate IIFL will achieve a 44% net profit CAGR over FY27–28.

    4. Thyrocare Technologies: 

    ICICI Securities maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this diagnostics company, with a target price of Rs 650, an upside of 12.1%. Thyrocare reported impressive Q1FY27 results that beat Forecaster estimates, as revenue rose 24.3% YoY and net profit surged 34.1%. Analysts Abdulkader Puranwala and Nisha Shetty note strong demand for blood and laboratory tests in the core pathology segment.

    Management retained its FY27 revenue growth target of 15–20%. The company is prioritising high-margin specialty diagnostics, such as allergy and genomics testing. It has introduced 20 such tests and expects them to contribute 15–20% of revenue over the next three to four years. To focus on its primary pathology business, Thyrocare is considering separating its medical imaging arm, Nueclear Healthcare.

    Puranwala and Shetty project volume growth, specialised tests, and aggressive network expansion to propel profits forward. They raised their profit forecasts for FY27 and FY28, predicting the company’s earnings to grow by around 23% annually between FY27 and FY28.

    5. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank: 

    Axis Direct retains its ‘Buy’ rating on this small finance bank with a higher target price of Rs 86, implying an upside of 22.7%. The bank delivered stellar Q1FY27 results as net profit tripled YoY, driven by reduced provisions. Revenue rose 25.1% on strong momentum across retail and wholesale banking segments.

    Analysts Dnyanada Vaidya and Abhishek Pandya view Ujjivan as the top pick for the microfinance (MFI) recovery cycle. They point to stabilising collections, lower bad loans, and shrinking credit costs. They expect strong net interest margins (NIM) and rising fee income from cross-selling to fuel earnings growth. Management aims to keep its NIM at current levels of around 8.5% in FY27 by expanding high-yielding secured loans such as gold, vehicle, and micro-mortgage products alongside MFI yields.

    While Ujjivan is accelerating investments in branch expansion, branding, and technology throughout FY27, Vaidya and Pandya note that delayed expense rollouts and operational efficiencies will trim funding costs. They project the bank will deliver a 23% CAGR in net interest income and a 41% net profit CAGR through FY29.

    Note: These recommendations are from various analysts and are not recommendations by Trendlyne.

    (You can find all analyst picks here)

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    The Baseline
    24 Jul 2026
    Five Interesting Stocks Today - July 24, 2026

    Five Interesting Stocks Today - July 24, 2026

    By Trendlyne Analysis

    1. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services:

    This vehicle financier surged 11% over the past week after reporting Q1FY27 results that beat Forecaster estimates by a wide margin. The performance was particularly notable as the first quarter is typically weak and this time, dominated by news of the US-Iran war and a weak monsoon. Net profit jumped 70% YoY as credit costs declined, while assets under management (AUM) grew 13% to Rs 1.4 lakh crore. 

    MD & CEO Raul Rebello expects AUM to compound at 16-18% annually over the next five years, supported by expansion in the core vehicle finance franchise and scaling of newer lending businesses.

    Vehicle finance accounts for more than 80% of the loan book, spanning passenger and commercial vehicles, tractors, three-wheelers and pre-owned vehicles. The remaining 17% comprises newer businesses such as personal loans, SME lending and mortgages, where disbursements rose 79% YoY. Rebello said these businesses have started to reflect investments made over the past few years and should reduce the seasonality of the overall portfolio.

    Net interest margin expanded to 7.2%, while improving asset quality helped reduce credit costs and lift profitability. Rebello said the company has benefited from pricing actions, product mix optimisation and a lower cost of funds following last year's rights issue. He added that the company does not require fresh equity capital over the next six to eight quarters.

    Rebello said the Udaan platform now processes most disbursements, while AI-driven customer acquisition has lowered acquisition costs by about 30%. AI-enabled workflows now cover around half of credit processing operations, improving productivity as the loan book expands.

    ICICI Securities reiterated its 'Buy' rating and raised its target price to Rs 415, saying structural improvements in the business model have strengthened return ratios. The brokerage expects continued investments in distribution, digital capabilities and newer lending segments to support management's medium-term AUM guidance.

    2. Zydus Lifesciences:

    This pharmaceutical company fell 1.5% on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said generic drugs imported into the US would face a 100% tariff from August 2028 and a 200% tariff the following year. Currently, generic medicines imported into the US are exempt from tariffs.

    According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), the US accounted for 38% of India's pharmaceutical exports in 2025. North America formulations contributed 44% of Zydus Lifesciences' FY26 revenue, making it the company's largest business segment.

    Even before the proposed tariffs, Indian drugmakers with significant exposure to the US generics market were facing pressure on profitability. Goldman Sachs said companies are no longer benefiting from high-margin generic Revlimid sales and are facing an unfavourable product mix, along with higher input and freight costs. Forecaster estimates Q1FY27 net profit to fall 28.8% YoY despite a 14% growth in revenue.

    Zydus has been expanding beyond traditional generic medicines in the US. It acquired Assertio Holdings for $166.4 million (around Rs 1,590 crore), giving it a commercial platform in specialty oncology (cancer treatment). The deal also brings Rolvedon, a long-acting treatment that helps reduce infection risk in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The drug generated net sales of $68.2 million in 2025, up 13.5% from a year earlier.

    The company's North America formulations business grew 6% in FY26. It has also expanded its rare disease business in the US, marketing three rare disease medicines through its US specialty unit, Sentynl Therapeutics. Director Ganesh Nayak said, "Our North America business continued to grow despite increased competition in some generic medicines, helped by new product launches, higher volumes in the base business and demand for specialty and rare disease products."

    Deven Choksey maintained its 'Accumulate' rating on the stock with a higher target price of Rs 1,201. The brokerage believes Zydus' growing specialty medicines portfolio, along with the Assertio acquisition, positions the company better for long-term growth.

    3. Havells India:

    Thiselectrical equipment manufacturer rose 3.8% over three trading sessions after announcing Q1FY27 results on July 17. Its revenue increased 19.5% YoY, led by strong growth in the cables and wires segment. Its newly separated renewables business also more than tripled its revenue, supported by robust solar-product sales. However, higher advertising and raw material costs dragged net profits down by 16.6%.

    The company front-loaded its advertising spending in Q1 to promote seasonal products such as Lloyd air conditioners. CMD Anil Rai Guptasaid, “While this front-loading of investments impacted the quarter profitability, these expenses will decline during the rest of the year.” 

    Higher copper, aluminium and other input costs also weighed on profitability. To offset these costs, Havells raised prices by an average of 7–8% across categories. As the hikes were implemented gradually, their full benefit will be reflected only in the coming quarters.

    Lloyd’s revenuejumped 15%, even though air-conditioner sales volumes grew by only single digits. This shows that growth was led by price rather than volume. Havells is now supplying Lloyd products based on actual retail sales instead of pushing excess stock to dealers. This move might slow short-term sales, but it cuts down unsold inventory.

    Havells has increased its FY27 capital expenditure plan from Rs 1,200 crore to Rs 1,400 crore. Guptasaid, “The bigger part of this capex is going into the cables and wires business, almost Rs 800 crore. About Rs 200 crore is going into the new R&D centre.” The company also plans to expand its footprint in rooftop solar systems, solar pumps, battery storage, and electric-vehicle chargers.

    Post results, Goldman Sachskept its ‘Buy’ rating on Havells but trimmed its target price from Rs 1,510 to Rs 1,400. The brokerage expects profits to bounce back once price hikes kick in, advertising spending drops, and dealers clear out excess inventory. It also sees Havells’plan to boost annual cable production at its Karnataka plant by 60% before December 2027 as a major growth driver. 

    4. IndiaMART InterMESH:

    The stock of this internet and catalogue retail company declined 5% on July 22 after its June-quarter results, as global brokerages remained cautious over the continued decline in paid suppliers despite the company reporting double-digit growth in profit and revenue. 

    Jefferies retained its 'Underperform' rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1,650. The brokerage said the Q1 margin expansion was largely driven by lower customer acquisition costs, which it expects to normalise. It also warned that weak subscriber additions could weigh on the platform's network effects and cut its FY28–29 EPS estimates by 1.5-4%. Meanwhile, Nomura said meaningful growth in the paid subscriber base will be key to unlocking further upside in the stock. 

    IndiaMART's Q1FY27 net profit jumped 12.2% YoY to Rs 172.2 crore, driven by gains in its treasury portfolio. Revenue matched that exact pace, rising 12.2% to Rs 521.1 crore, fueled by high customer retention and deeper spending from premium Gold- and Platinum-tier members. Beneath the surface, however, the platform hit an operational bump: paying suppliers dropped by roughly 1.9k QoQ in Q1, dragged down by sluggish new sign-ups and a high ~7% monthly churn among basic Silver-tier members. The stock features on a screener of companies with an increasing trend in their Non-Core income.

    Management explained that the drop in overall buyer inquiries was intentional, stemming from stricter OTP verification designed to wipe out bots and low-quality leads. While active buyers dipped ~5%, leadership considers this a smart trade-off to focus on serious, high-value buyers over superficial user counts. Looking ahead, management plans to push new license growth to 15-20% over the next 1-2 years and guides for an EBITDA margin in the range of 30-35% in the long run.

    Taking a sunnier view, Motilal Oswal reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating, viewing IndiaMART as a prime play on the digital transformation of India's MSME ecosystem. The brokerage highlighted that even with soft inquiry volumes, revenue momentum remains intact thanks to premium tiering and stronger pricing power rather than sheer supplier growth. Reassuring investors, it kept its collections growth target steady at ~8–9% across FY27–28.

    5. HFCL: 

    This telecom stock surged 4.8% on July 21 after Deven Choksey retained a ‘Buy’ rating with a target price of Rs 362. The brokerage expects HFCL to deliver sustainable growth over the medium term. A massive order book, rising exposure to global data centres, and strong long-term demand drive this optimism. Analysts project annual net profit to double with revenue growth of 35% through FY28.

    Record Q1FY27 results, released on July 22, backed this bullish view. Revenue soared 120% YoY, driven by the exports and telecom products segments. The company reported a net profit of Rs 246 crore from a net loss a year ago, supported by better product realisations and economies of scale. The company reduced its share of the low-margin engineering & construction projects over the past year, helping EBITDA margin grow 18 percentage points to 22.9%.

    The export business now generates about 56% of total revenue. Surging demand for optical fibre, data centre connectivity, and defence equipment fueled this growth. Looking ahead, HFCL aims to scale its aerospace and defence revenue to Rs 3,000 crore by FY29, up sharply from just Rs 77 crore in FY26.

    Management highlighted a shift in global infrastructure spending. AI, digital networks, and defence modernisation are converging. Optical connectivity for AI data centres presents the next major growth opportunity. To capture this demand, HFCL set aside Rs 640 crore for capital expenditure. This includes a board-approved Rs 215 crore investment to build a new factory for data centre connectivity products, capable of producing 2.7 lakh assemblies.

    Promoter and MD Mahendra Nahata outlined a strong FY27 outlook. “We raise our aspiration for a revenue growth of 40% from 20%,” he said. Strong order inflows, expanding global opportunities, and better execution drive this confidence. The company posted an EBITDA margin of 23.3%, beating its full-year target of 20%, which management called sustainable.

    Trendlyne's analysts identify stocks that are seeing interesting price movements, analyst calls, or new developments. These are not buy recommendations.

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    24 Jul 2026
    Estimate beats this quarter: The stocks that are forcing analysts to rewrite their targets

    Estimate beats this quarter: The stocks that are forcing analysts to rewrite their targets

    We are well into the Q1 results season with around 250 results announced across industries, and so far, the performance has surprised with a resilient performance. 33 companies have surpassed analyst estimates for earnings while delivering bumper profits. Some of them beat the estimate by substantial margins. 

    A monster beat came from Bharat Heavy Electricals, which outperformed the EPS estimate by over 500%. The company swung from a loss in the last Q1 to a profit this time around of Rs. 380 crore, a year on year jump of over 184%. The big driver for BHEL was a turnaround in the power segment, which turned green amid a push in the company to execute its pending order book. This is BHEL's first profitable Q1 since FY19. 

    Estimate beats  is one area where retail investors are not at a disadvantage to institutional players. When a company delivers a big earnings beat, the stock price doesn't fully adjust immediately, since large institutions like Mutual Funds and FIIs take days or weeks to accumulate bigger positions without driving the price up too quickly. So stock prices gradually drift upwards over weeks, allowing investors to accumulate early and see gains. 

    Investors however, need to look at the reason for these estimate beats. Some stocks may be in recovery mode from a period of weak numbers (like Punjab National Bank) and may be winning in a low expectations environment. Others like Aurum Proptech, may be finally benefiting from long-term efforts to improve and build profitability in a young business.

    The top ten outperformers in EPS surprises came across industrials, software, metals, FMCG, chemicals and banking/insurance.

    Real-estate platform Aurum Proptech is seeing strong growth for a third quarter in a row. A driver of the bottomline beat was the growth in its rental platforms HelloWorld and NestAway. These rental management platforms have now turned EBITDA positive.

    Aurum has focused on reducing customer acquisition costs, and this has turned these two platforms from drags to drivers of company profitability. Aurum's 100% acquisiiton of housing.com has also helped it to spread its fixed costs across a larger revenue base.

     Steel company JSW Steel is outperforming from a double boost: in domestic demand, and falling prices in a key raw material, coking coal. This has helped it compensate for steel over-supply and falling prices in the global market.   

    There has been a lot of concern about the impact of a weaker monsoon on the FMCG sector, but Nestle has weathered it with a strong EPS beat. Its sales was up nearly 14%. Product innovation in the Maggi and Milkmaid portfolios drove growth. Nestle has also focused on premium offerings in categories like coffee, to boost margins, and pushed hard into e-commerce and quick commerce channels: both of these are now growing faster than traditional retail. 

    Punjab National Bank has been busy repairing its balance sheet. It successfully brought its NPAs and GNPAs lower, and its net NPA is now at a multi year low of 0.28%. Rather than unsecured lending, its focusing on highly collaterized loans like home and vehicle loans. 

    In some cases, sectors are seeing strong momentum..

    IT services has been delivering strong numbers, especially for specialized players like Newgen due to the ongoing shift towards AI integration and low-code automation. Unlike traditional IT services, Newgen is in a specialized niche which is benefiting from increased digital spending in the BFSI sector globally.

    SIP inflows hitting record highs in India has helped ABSL AMC beat estimates, while the rise of quick commerce and the shift away from unorganized players is boosting logistics players like Mahindra Logistics. 

    ...while in others, the company is outperforming a weak sector

    Some of the EPS outperformers are fighting headwinds even as they come out on top. One example of this is chemicals player Tatva Chintan Pharma. The speciality chemicals sector has been one of the weakest performers over the past year. Hgh energy costs and aggressive price undercutting from Chinese manufacturers have severely compressed margins for Indian players.

    High volatility in coking coal prices means predicting JSW Steel's continued profitability remains difficult. And while packaged foods has been a resilient category in FMCG, boosting Nestle, that is not the case for personal care, where Bajaj Consumer Care operates.

    The personal care space is battling stagnant rural demand, as inflation has hit the disposable income of consumers. Cheap D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) brands and aggressive pricing by larger incumbents like Marico and Emami has turned hair oil and personal care products into a high-competition, "red ocean" market.

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    23 Jul 2026

    Beyond assembly: India looks to move up the electronics manufacturing value chain

    By Anagh Keremutt

    India's first Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, announced in March 2020, helped transform the country into one of the world's largest electronics manufacturing hubs. Today, 99.2% of mobile phones sold in India are manufactured domestically, and the share of electronics in India's merchandise exports has jumped from 1.7% in FY15 to 11% in FY26.

    But only about 24% of the value of an electronic product is currently created within India. The government wants to increase this to 40-45% by encouraging companies to manufacture more components locally instead of just importing and assembling them.

    On July 15, the Union Cabinet approved incentives worth nearly Rs 1.9 lakh crore to boost India's semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The package includes Rs 1.3 lakh crore for semiconductors (Semicon 2.0) and Rs 62,500 crore for electronics and mobile phone manufacturing (MPMS).

    Unlike the earlier PLI scheme, which encouraged companies to manufacture finished products, the new incentives target the parts that go inside them. The scheme covers semiconductor fabrication, chip packaging (OSAT), printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic components, manufacturing equipment, research and development, among other areas.

    Navkendar Singh, Associate Vice President at IDC, said, "The new scheme marks a shift from assembling more electronics to building deeper manufacturing capabilities through R&D and local value addition."

    The government is yet to name any direct beneficiaries. Even so, several electronics manufacturing companies have already begun moving towards backward integration. They’re investing in many of the areas the new scheme is designed to support, from camera modules and displays to PCBs and semiconductor packaging.

    In this edition of Chart of the Week, we look at how companies are climbing the electronics value chain by manufacturing more of the components that go into finished products.

    From assembly lines to high-value components

    Smartphone manufacturing is shifting from just assembly to making more advanced components, which typically carry higher margins. “A small device like a phone requires the industry to pack the power of a data centre into a single device. That requires precision. This industry also drives several other industries,” IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

    Dixon Tech is ramping up production of camera modules and display screens. The company is expanding its camera module capacity by 2.6x, aiming to produce 190 million units over the next 15-18 months. Revenue from this vertical is expected to more than double to Rs 2,500 crore.

    It has also entered the mobile display business and is targeting a capacity of up to 55 million units over the next two years. Forecaster expects the company to spend about Rs 1,109 crore on capital expenditure in FY27.

    Discussing the company's display expansion, Vice Chair & MD Atul Lall said, "Once we start achieving 80-90% of capacity utilization, the revenue generation is going to be Rs 5,500-6,000 crores with a double-digit margin." He added that the camera and display businesses are expected to improve operating margins by 40-50 basis points as they scale.

    Amber Enterprises is aiming to capture 20% of Oppo's smartphone manufacturing volume in India, with a target of producing 15 million smartphones annually by FY29. By taking over Oppo's sub-leased manufacturing facility and leveraging government incentives, the company plans to increase the domestic value added in these phones from the current 10-12% to 35-40% over the next six years. 

    The company also plans to invest over Rs 4,500 crore in electronics component projects that have been approved for incentives under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. Executive Chairman, CEO & Whole-time Director Jasbir Singh said, “The electronics division is expected to grow around 40% in FY27,” after segment revenue jumped 49% in FY26.

    The government is also trying to reduce manufacturing costs beyond direct subsidies. It waived import duties on 85 capital goods used in lithium-ion cell manufacturing, along with key inputs used for display assemblies and wireless charging modules.

    Building India's chip backbone

    Printed circuit boards (PCBs) form the backbone of almost every electronic device, connecting components so they can function together. India currently imports Rs 80,000 crore worth of PCBs every year, with domestic manufacturers meeting only about 10% of local demand.

    Syrma SGS formed a joint venture with South Korea's Shinhyup Electronics to address this domestic supply gap. It is investing Rs 1,600 crore to build a PCB manufacturing facility, with production expected to begin by March 2027. Syrma's MD J.S. Gujral said the company expects to recover around 50-60% of the investment through government subsidies over time.

    Chip packaging (OSAT) prepares semiconductor chips so they can be integrated into electronic devices. CG Power is investing about Rs 7,584 crore in its semiconductor packaging project, expecting to increase packaging capacity from 0.5 million chips a day to roughly 15 million chips per day by the end of 2026. The company is also eligible for Rs 4,900 crore in combined state and central government incentives, covering roughly 65% of the capex.

    Kaynes Tech is moving beyond manufacturing products based on customer designs by developing its own intellectual property. The company has expanded into original design manufacturing (ODM), product engineering and IoT solutions. Revenue from these businesses increased from 18% of total revenue in FY25 to 28% in FY26. New product development and other value-added solutions are expected to contribute about 30% of revenue over the coming years. Executive Vice Chair Ramesh Kunhikannan said the company's semiconductor packaging business already has revenue visibility of over Rs 2,500 crore over the next five years.

    As companies invest in chip packaging, product design and other parts of the electronics value chain, India's electronics industry is moving into more advanced component manufacturing. If these investments scale as planned, the country could capture a larger share of the value created across the supply chain rather than remaining primarily an assembly hub.

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    22 Jul 2026
    Which stocks did superstar investors buy in Q1FY27?

    Which stocks did superstar investors buy in Q1FY27?

    By Ruchir Sankhla

    Indian equity markets remained volatile in Q1 as the conflict in West Asia unsettled energy markets and fuelled concerns over inflation and economic growth. Against this backdrop, marquee superstar investors made only selective changes to their portfolios.

    RARE Enterprises reported no fresh purchases during the quarter, while Ashish Kacholia, Sunil Singhania, Vijay Kedia, Dolly Khanna and Porinju Veliyath either added new stocks or increased stakes in existing holdings. Together, they reported higher stakes or new investments in 15 companies, with Porinju Veliyath making the highest number of stake increases and Sunil Singhania adding the most new stocks.

    Despite the selective buying, the public portfolio values of all six investors increased during the quarter. The chart below shows the changes in superstar investors' current portfolios. Note that the portfolio reflects changes in both current holdings and new buys & sells. 

    Each superstar investor’s portfolio reflects their unique investing style and sector preferences. The following chart gives a breakdown of the dominant sectors in each investor’s portfolio.

    Sector preferences vary among superstars - RARE Enterprises leans towards textiles, apparel and accessories, while Ashish Kacholia and Sunil Singhania favour the general industrials sector.

    Vijay Kedia’s preferred industry is automobiles and auto components. Dolly Khanna’s largest holding is in the oil & gas sector, and Porinju favours software.

    Four companies entered superstar portfolios during the quarter. Sunil Singhania made two additions, while Ashish Kacholia and Vijay Kedia added one each.

    Among the new additions in Q1FY27, Sunil Singhania’s investment in Afcom Holdings was the standout performer, with the stock surging 60.7% over the past three months. Ashish Kacholia’s new buy, Asian Energy Services, followed with a 12.2% gain.

    Singhania’s TTK Healthcare also rose 8.8%, while Vijay Kedia’s investment in mining-equipment maker Eimco Elecon gained 6.5% during the period.

    RARE Enterprises stays on the sidelines

    The portfolio of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, now managed by Rekha Jhunjhunwala and RARE Enterprises, increased 18.6% QoQ to Rs 67,382.8 crore in Q1FY27.

    Despite the strong rise in portfolio value, RARE Enterprises reported no new buys or stake increases during the quarter. This suggests that the increase was largely driven by gains in its existing holdings rather than fresh investments.

    Ashish Kacholia deepens his industrial capex bets 

    Ashish Kacholia’s public portfolio value rose 30% to Rs 2,896.6 crore in Q1FY27. His purchases align with the industrial capex theme, spanning energy services, electrical products, aerospace and defence. General industrials account for 30.7% of his portfolio.

    His key move was a new 1.2% stake in Asian Energy Services. The company is expanding beyond seismic surveys into oilfield operations and mining services, broadening its exposure into the energy and mineral sectors. 

    He also increased his stake in Indo SMC by 0.6%, taking his holding to 3.1%, strengthening his exposure to electrical composite products. A smaller increase in TechEra Engineering points to continued conviction in domestic aerospace and defence manufacturing.

    Sunil Singhania leads new purchases in Q1

    Sunil Singhania was the most active in Q1FY27 in terms of new buys, adding Afcom Holdings and TTK Healthcare while raising his stakes in Arvind Fashions and Cyient DLM. His public portfolio value climbed 41.7% to Rs 2,845.3 crore.

    His standout bet was a new 2% stake in Afcom Holdings, valued at Rs 77 crore. The international cargo airline serves growing trade routes across Asia and transports pharmaceuticals, perishables and high-value cargo. The stock surged 60.7% in three months, making it the best-performing new buy.

    Singhania also acquired a new 2.1% stake in TTK Healthcare, adding exposure to medical devices and consumer healthcare. He nearly doubled his holding in Arvind Fashions from 1% to 1.8%, signalling confidence in branded apparel demand.

    His Cyient DLM stake rose from 2% to 2.3%, strengthening exposure to electronics manufacturing for aerospace, defence and industrial customers. Overall, the purchases combine growth opportunities in air cargo and high-reliability manufacturing with relatively stable healthcare and consumer businesses.

    Vijay Kedia adds exposure to mining equipment and solar manufacturing

    Vijay Kedia used Q1FY27 to increase exposure to two capital-intensive themes, mining equipment and solar manufacturing. His public portfolio value rose 48.4% to Rs 1,366.4 crore.

    His key move was a new 1.5% stake in Eimco Elecon. The company manufactures equipment used in underground and open-cast mining, positioning it to benefit from higher spending on mining capacity. The stock gained 13.4% over the past month.

    Kedia also raised his stake in Websol Energy System from 1% to 1.1%. The company manufactures solar cells and modules, giving him continued exposure to India’s expanding renewable-energy manufacturing ecosystem.

    Overall, the quarter’s purchases show Kedia combining a fresh industrial-capex bet with a higher stake in an existing clean-energy holding.

    Dolly Khanna adds a hospitality counterweight to her oil-heavy portfolio

    Dolly Khanna made just one purchase in Q1FY27, even as her public portfolio value surged 73.5% to Rs 311.4 crore. This indicates that the rise was driven mainly by gains in existing holdings rather than aggressive buying.

    She increased her stake in Savera Industries from 1.1% to 1.7%. The company operates the Savera business hotel in Chennai, adding hospitality exposure to Khanna’s otherwise commodity-heavy portfolio.

    The purchase also provides a small counterweight to her highly concentrated oil & gas exposure, which accounts for 76.7% of her portfolio. Overall, the move suggests selective diversification rather than a shift away from her core commodity-focused strategy.

    Porinju Veliyath raises stakes in five companies

    Porinju Veliyath’s public portfolio value increased 5.9% to Rs 225.1 crore. While he made no new additions, he raised his holdings in five existing investments.

    Veliyath made his largest addition in AeonX Digital, raising his stake by 0.7% to 3.7%. He also increased his holding in friction-material manufacturer Sundaram Brake Linings by 0.4% to 1.7%.

    The investor added 0.2% in marketing-services company R K Swamy, taking his holding to 1.4%. He also increased his stakes in real estate technology company Aurum PropTech and hospitality-services company Apollo Sindoori Hotels.

    Aurum PropTech was the largest of these five holdings by value at Rs 105.5 crore. Overall, the quarter’s activity shows him strengthening his core digital bets while spreading smaller additions across consumer-facing and industrial businesses.

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    21 Jul 2026
    Five stocks to buy from analysts this week - July 21, 2026

    Five stocks to buy from analysts this week - July 21, 2026

    By Ruchir Sankhla

    1. Bharat Heavy Electricals: 

    ICICI Securities maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this power equipment manufacturer, with a target price of Rs 520, an upside of 25.8%. BHEL reported a strong Q1FY27, with revenue rising 40% YoY, led by higher sales in the power segment. The company also reported an operating profit of Rs 503.8 crore, compared with a loss of Rs 537 crore a year earlier. This improvement came as BHEL completed work faster on recently won, highly profitable contracts instead of older, lower-margin ones. 

    The company received new orders worth Rs 26,700 crore during the quarter, taking its order book to Rs 2.6 lakh crore. This is more than seven times its revenue over the past 12 months. Management anticipates further growth from thermal power, nuclear, defence and coal gasification. Analysts Mohit Kumar and Mahesh Patil believe the government's target of adding 97 GW of thermal capacity by FY35 will drive future orders.

    Kumar and Patil expect project completion to grow at a CAGR of 13% over FY27-28. They see margins improving as better-priced projects lift revenue quality, higher volumes improve fixed-cost absorption, and relaxed sourcing rules for 21 critical inputs potentially lower procurement costs.

    2. Tech Mahindra: 

    Motilal Oswal maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this IT services company, with a target price of Rs 1,900, an upside of 20.5%. Analysts Abhishek Pathak and Keval Bhagat remain positive on Tech Mahindra after the company reported healthy Q1FY27 results, where revenue grew 4.2% QoQ and beat Forecaster estimates. The company also secured new contracts worth $1.1 billion, up 33% YoY, providing robust revenue visibility for the coming quarters.

    Management expects Tech Mahindra to outgrow the broader IT industry in FY27 as recently won telecom contracts begin generating revenue in Q2. Meanwhile, they highlight that banks and financial companies are upgrading payment systems and wealth-management platforms, fueling demand. Analysts note that the communications business, which had weighed on growth over the past two years, is now turning into a growth driver, supported by client spending and deal ramp-ups. 

    Pathak and Bhagat predict Tech Mahindra will become one of the fastest-growing large IT companies over the next two years. They raised their revenue growth forecasts to 7.1% for FY27 and 7.6% for FY28, citing faster order execution and stronger business visibility.

    3. South Indian Bank: 

    Anand Rathi retains its ‘Buy’ call on this private bank, with a target price of Rs 61, implying an upside of 29%. The bank reported strong Q1FY27 results. Revenue jumped 11.2% YoY, driven by improvements in the retail and wholesale banking segments, while net profit climbed 17.3%, thanks to lower provisions and contingencies.

    Analysts Yuvraj Choudhary and Sagar Rungta see healthy long-term growth ahead. They attribute the bank’s surging loan growth to momentum across retail, agriculture, and small and medium enterprise (SME) segments. On the deposit side, the bank attracted more current accounts, savings accounts, and retail deposits. The analysts forecast mid-teens credit growth, fueled by continuous demand from retail and SME customers.

    Choudhary and Rungta highlight margins to remain stable, as any pressure on the funding cost front is likely to be offset by improving loan mix. Lower slippages and healthy recoveries underscore the resilience of the bank’s loan book. They add that a favourable shift toward high-yield products will improve fee income going forward. Analysts expect the bank to deliver a net interest income CAGR of 16% and a net profit CAGR of 10.8% through FY28.

    4. Poonawalla Fincorp: 

    Deven Choksey upgrades this non-banking financial company to ‘Buy’, with a target price of Rs 600, an upside of 29.5%. Analyst Maahir Mani views the transition as a long-term structural turnaround rather than a temporary earnings beat. In Q1FY27, net profit surged ~5x YoY, and revenue jumped 77%, beating Forecaster estimates. Growth was driven by strong net interest income and fee income, while assets under management (AUM) grew 62.5%.

    Management expects AUM to grow at a CAGR of 35–40% over the next few years. Growth will be supported by six recently launched products, including personal, gold, education and consumer durable loans, as well as financing for commercial vehicles and small shopkeepers. The analyst highlights that these businesses already contribute 16% of AUM and 26% of quarterly disbursements, reducing dependence on older unsecured loans.

    Mani forecasts return on equity will grow from mid-single digits in FY26 to 16.8% by FY28. Faster loan growth, a diverse product range, and lower per-loan costs will power this jump. However, Mani advises investors to monitor the performance of new loan products, rising borrowing expenses, and the potential need for fresh capital if growth exceeds expectations.

    5. ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co: 

    Emkay maintains its ‘Buy’ rating on this asset management company (AMC), with a target price of Rs 4,000, an upside of 27%. The company reported healthy results in Q1FY27. Net profit jumped 23.3% YoY, boosted by higher treasury income and a richer product mix. Revenue increased 19.1%, led by improved fee & commission income on higher assets under management (AUM) and continued inflows in systematic investment plan (SIP). 

    Analysts Avinash Singh and Mahek Shah believe that the AMC is well-positioned for AUM and profitability growth, thanks to its strong brand, distribution, and investment performance. Management plans to launch multiple new funds and remains confident that robust industry-wide SIP trends will sustain growth.

    Singh and Shah see steady revenue growth ahead, backed by a stable market share of 13.4% and healthy yields. The AMC’s positive performance in equity funds helped offset corporate withdrawals from debt funds. Management confirmed that new total expense ratio regulations will not hurt profits. The analysts project revenue and net profit to grow at nearly 16% annually through FY29.

    Note: These recommendations are from various analysts and are not recommendations by Trendlyne.

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    17 Jul 2026
    Five Interesting Stocks Today - July 17, 2026

    Five Interesting Stocks Today - July 17, 2026

    By Trendlyne Analysis

    1. Amber Enterprises India:

    This consumer electronics company rose 2.1% on July 16 after the government approved a new Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme. Amber is likely to benefit from the policy, which rewards companies that manufacture more smartphone components and source parts locally.

    The government has also removed customs duty until March 2029 on key inputs used to manufacture display assemblies and wireless charging modules, lowering the cost of making these components.

    In June, Amber set up partnerships to manufacture smartphones for Oppo, Realme and OnePlus in India. The company expects to manufacture about 20% of Oppo's India volumes by FY28. It plans to increase domestic value addition from 10-12% to 35-40% over the next six years by manufacturing more parts in India instead of just assembling smartphones.

    Amber has also secured government approval for electronics component projects worth more than Rs 4,500 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, making them eligible for government incentives. These include a Rs 3,200 crore investment through its joint venture, Ascent-K Circuit, to manufacture advanced circuit boards.

    In FY26, revenue from Amber's electronics division jumped 49%, while operating profit surged 89%, driven by growth in its circuit board manufacturing and assembly business. Executive Chair & CEO Jasbir Singh said, “The electronics division is expected to grow by around 40% in FY27.” He expects the growth to be supported by the new projects and acquisitions that have expanded Amber's capabilities in printed circuit boards, industrial automation and power electronics.

    BOB Capital Markets reiterated its 'Buy' rating on the stock with a higher target price of Rs 9,300. The brokerage expects the Oppo partnership to generate large production volumes while requiring relatively little investment. It also expects the new mobile manufacturing scheme to improve profitability as Amber expands local component manufacturing.

    2. Adani Energy Solutions (AESL):

    The stock of this power & electric utilities company climbed to a new 52-week high of Rs 1,757.7 on July 17. The rally was sparked by Morgan Stanley raising its target price to Rs 1,943 while maintaining an 'Overweight' rating. The brokerage highlighted that the company is positioned to ride India's power demand wave, thanks to its foothold in power transmission, smart metering, and emerging data centre power solutions. The stock features on a screener of companies that have shown relative outperformance compared to the industry over the past month.

    In June, AESL acquired a 100% stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure for Rs 3,050 crore. IntelliSmart builds and runs smart meters for power distribution companies under long-term contracts. Analysts at Deven Choksey Research highlighted that prior to this deal, AESL held a smart meter order book of 2.5 crore meters, while IntelliSmart managed about 2.2 crore meters. Combining these two portfolios brings their total to over 4.7 crore smart meters, officially making AESL the largest smart metering platform in India.

    This acquisition comes as India's smart meter market undergoes a government-backed upgrade cycle. Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), the government aims to deploy 25 crore prepaid smart meters nationwide. With an estimated national investment exceeding Rs 1.5 lakh crore, this countrywide modernization initiative is unlocking a growth runway for AESL.

    Propelled by the rapid smart meter rollout on the ground, AESL’s FY26 revenue grew 15.8% YoY to reach Rs 28,325.2 crore. The company’s management surpassed its original FY26 installation target of 70 lakh units by setting up 83 lakh smart meters. Looking ahead, they are aiming to install an additional 1 crore meters in FY27. Backed by rising power demand and supportive policies, Trendlyne’s Forecaster expects Q1FY27 revenue to jump 10.6% and net profit to rise 11.8%.

    3. Nuvoco Vistas Corporation:

    Thiscement producer surged 19.2% over two trading sessions after reporting strongQ1FY27 results on July 13. Revenue increased 9% YoY, while net profit grew 20% and beat Forecaster estimates. Higher cement prices, stronger sales in high-margin regions, and a better mix of premium products drove this growth.

    On the profitability front, EBITDA came in 30% above ICICI Securities’ estimate as the company defended its margins, despite rising energy costs amid the US-Iran conflict. Nuvococut its petcoke, a fuel burned to generate the high heat needed to produce cement, usage by over a quarter to 27% sequentially. The company replaced this fuel with domestic coal and higher-quality limestone. These measures helped contain fuel costs within management’s guidance.

    During the quarter, Nuvoco expanded in western India to reduce its reliance on eastern markets and create a diversified presence. The company commissioned its 2 million tonne per annum (MTPA) Surat plant in July, ahead of schedule, and is building a phased clinker and cement facility in Kutch. These projects open direct access to Gujarat and surrounding markets, freeing Nuvoco’s Rajasthan plants to target northern India. 

    This broader geographic reach cushioned Nuvoco against regional price swings while supporting itsgoal to raise total capacity from 27 MTPA to 35 MTPA by FY28.

    Logistics was a challenge during the quarter. Because railways prioritised coal deliveries to power plants, Nuvoco had fewer trains to transport its clinker, a key material used to make cement. The company was forced to use road transport, which pushed per-tonne freight costs up 9.3%. MD Jayakumar Krishnaswamy noted that these transport bottlenecks cost the company about 4% in potential sales volume. Headded, “I’m looking at cement demand growth between 7% and 8% in the next three quarters.” Government infrastructure spending and housing activity are expected to support cement demand.

    Post results, ICICI Securitiesmaintained its 'Hold' rating. The brokerage remains concerned about Nuvoco's high debt and low return on equity. They noted that cement companies plan to add around 180 million tonnes of capacity through FY28. This will increase cement supply, making it harder for companies to raise prices and protect their profit margins.

    4. Himadri Speciality Chemical:

    This carbon materials manufacturer surged 14% over the past week after reporting Q1FY27 results and announcing Rs 368 crore of fresh capex into specialty materials. Revenue rose 28% YoY and net profit grew 27%, both comfortably beating Forecaster estimates, despite a 6% decline in sales volumes. MD & CEO Anurag Choudhary attributed the performance to “the continued shift in our product mix towards higher-value segments” as the company focuses on growing earnings faster than revenue.

    Himadri is India's largest producer of coal tar pitch with over 65% market share in India. It currently has a coal tar distillation capacity of 6 lakh million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and a carbon black capacity of 2.5 lakh MTPA. Management has ruled out further capacity additions in pitch distillation. Instead, it plans to increase utilisation from about 80% to over 90% while converting more output into value-added products

    The latest investments are aimed at moving higher up the value chain. Himadri will invest Rs 70 crore to set up India's first commercial carbon nanotube (CNT) plant, expected to be commissioned by Q4FY27. It is also investing Rs 170 crore to convert part of its existing carbon black produce into Super Speciality Carbon Black for high-performance applications such as batteries, electronics and engineering plastics. 

    Beyond speciality chemicals, Himadri is expanding into battery materials. It commissioned a 200 MTPA anode materials facility in April and expects to commission a 2,000 MTPA LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cathode materials plant by Q3FY27. The company has also increased its stake in International Battery Company and continues to back Sicona's silicon-carbon anode technology. With this, Choudhary aims to build “a fully integrated platform” across battery materials.

    Choudhary expects the firm to deliver Rs 1,100 crore in profit by FY28, about 50% above FY26 levels. He expects this growth to come from speciality chemicals, the phased commissioning of new advanced materials projects and the gradual scale-up of its battery materials business.

    5. LTM: 

    This IT services stock surged 5.7% over the past week after reporting healthy Q1FY27 results on July 11. Revenue grew 2.8% QoQ, while net profit rose 5.3%, supported by lower depreciation costs and forex gains. Growth was led by the financial services and technology segments, with both revenue and profit meeting Forecaster estimates.

    Demand for core modernisation, cloud and AI projects in the US helped the financial services business, which contributes over a third of revenue, return to growth. The technology segment also benefited from strong deal wins in AI, cloud and software engineering across North America, highlighting improving enterprise technology spending.

    Not all businesses contributed equally. The manufacturing segment (19% of revenue) declined due to seasonal weakness, while the consumer business (20% of revenue) was weighed down by delays in an Indian tax project and supply chain disruptions in the Middle East. Management expects both headwinds to ease from the second quarter.

    The company also sees a shift in enterprise AI spending. Management said the market has moved from "AI creation" to "AI deployment", with large-scale AI implementation becoming the next growth opportunity. Reflecting this trend, the company's AI business has reached a quarterly run rate of around $150 million.

    MD & CEO Venu Lambu outlined a positive outlook for the year, saying, “We expect FY27 revenue growth to better the 6% delivered in FY26 after accelerating through 2Q and 2H.” Management also reiterated its goal of doubling revenue over the next five years, supported by the acquisition of European technology provider Randstad, expansion in Asia-Pacific, growth in AI-led projects and a recovery in discretionary technology spending.

    Following the results, Motilal Oswal retained its 'Buy' rating and raised its target price to Rs 4,900. The brokerage expects LTIMindtree to deliver a 13% EPS CAGR over FY27-28, supported by improving deal wins, continued growth in AI spending and a gradual recovery in its largest financial services business.

    Trendlyne's analysts identify stocks that are seeing interesting price movements, analyst calls, or new developments. These are not buy recommendations.

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