Axis Direct Broker Research reports

Our Top Positive Result Plays: UltraTech Cement and Dalmia Bharat Ltd

Asian markets are trading in the green, with the Nikkei up 1.2%, while the Hang Seng and Shanghai markets are closed on account of a festival holiday.

US-Iran Conflict: Impact on Consumption Sectors. Our Preferred Top Picks are: Nestle India, Avenue Supermarts

Strong Volume Growth Across Segments Amid Near-Term Macro Pressures, with Long-Term Demand Intact

Asian markets are trading lower. The decline is driven by broad tech and auto sector losses due to Yen strength, cautious trading post-rally despite steel gains, and geopolitical tensions overriding early optimism. The Nikkei, Shanghai, and Hang Seng are trading lower by 1.23%, 0.03%, and 0.61%

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US-Iran Conflict: Impact on Consumption Sectors. Our Preferred Top Picks are: Nestle India, Avenue Supermarts

Asian markets are trading higher, driven by the Yen aiding exporters, optimism around potential China stimulus and global positive cues. The Nikkei, Shanghai, and Hang Seng are trading higher by 3.85%, 1.08%, and 2.04%, respectively

Axis Top Picks: Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Avenue Supermarts, State Bank of India, Max Healthcare, Navin Flourine, Kalpataru Projects, LG Electronics (I) Ltd, Nestle India Ltd, Eternal Ltd, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Chalet Hotels, Minda Corporation Ltd, and Dalmia Bharat Ltd.

We upgrade the stock rating from HOLD to BUY, supported by its strong growth outlook, well-diversified business mix, and powertrain-agnostic portfolio.

Accessing the Impact of Middle East Disruption on Metals & Mining Sector

Asian markets are trading higher, underpinned by improving risk sentiment after reports of a U.S. proposal to Iran outlining a multi-point framework aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai are trading higher by 2.91%, 0.74%, and 0.49%, respectively.

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Banks and NBFCs Sector Update - Fundamentals Firm, Valuations Now More Compelling

Asian markets are trading higher, led by gains in South Korean markets, as improving geopolitical sentiment surrounding the Middle East has weighed on crude oil prices and supported risk appetite. Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai are trading higher by 1.21%, 1.71%, and 0.74%, respectively.

We visited Capri Global Capital Limited's (CGCL) nascent-stage gold loan (GL) branch situated at Nalasopara, Mumbai and met with the SVP Corporate Finance and Investor Relations and Zonal Manager for the Maharashtra and Goa region to gain deeper insights into the Gold Loan lending processes.

Chemical Sector Update: Middle East Disruption Triggers Cost Shock for Indian Chemical Sector

India Cement Sector Update: Margin Pressure Meet Structural Demand

Asian markets are trading lower, with risk-off sentiment intensifying amid the ongoing escalation in the Middle East conflict, now entering its fourth week. The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai are trading lower by 3.92%, 2.76%, and 1.98%, respectively.