UBS bullish on TaMo CV and Ashok Leyland, assigns ‘Buy’

UBS initiated coverage on Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles business with a buy rating and a ₹550 price target, citing undervaluation compared to global peers. The brokerage also reiterated a buy on Ashok Leyland, raising its price target to ₹225. UBS believes Indian CV makers are poised to narrow valuation gaps due to improving fundamentals.

Rupee hits new low for second time in a week

The Indian rupee fell 31 paise to close at 91.99 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its lowest closing level for the second time in under a week. Increased month-end demand for the greenback and ongoing geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting an initial stronger opening.