Macquarie has maintained its outperform rating on IndusInd Bank with a target price of Rs 1510, as the bank aims to strengthen its balance sheet by making more contingent provisions and raise net interest margins from 4.2-4.3% to 4.4%. Macquarie has also downgraded Paytm to neutral with a target price of Rs 800 due to a sharp run-up in the share price but expects accounting profitability from the platform by FY26. Additionally, brokerage firms Spark and CLSA recommended a buy rating on EMS player Kaynes Technology and life insurer ICICI Prudential, respectively.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20