In a note starting coverage on USL with a 'Buy' rating & target of ₹1,650, Nomura said the sector is seeing a paradigm change as consumers move away from 'drinking more' to 'drinking better'.
Kotak Mahindra Bank marked three decades of listing on the NSE with a bell-ringing ceremony, underscoring its growth, scale and long-term commitment to India's financial markets
The brokerage expects robust margin improvement, strong cash generation and healthy growth in the company's managed hotels pipeline to drive earnings over the medium term.
The Bengaluru-based design and engineering solutions firm posted revenue of $107 million in Q3, up 3.2% Q-o-Q in constant currency (CC) terms, ahead of estimates of 1.8 per cent Q-o-Q.
Around 10:30 AM, RailTel share price was trading 1.22 per cent at ₹336.10 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.23 per cent lower at 83,435.40 levels.
At 1:10 PM, Omaxe shares were trading 16.15 per cent higher at ₹84.30 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.6 per cent lower at 83,371.45 levels.
The brokerage said INR depreciation of about 6% Y-o-Y in Q3 has weighed on margins of OMCs and CGD players, partly offsetting the benefit of softer crude oil prices.
The upgrade reflects ICICI Securities' expectation of healthy revenue growth for Latent View, with 6 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) growth in USD terms anticipated in the seasonally strong Q3.
The momentum was not limited to retail-focused segments, the brokerage noted. The medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) industry showed clear signs of revival after a prolonged 15-month downturn.
On the financial front, JM Financial expects revenue and Ebitda to grow at a CAGR of 15 per cent and 18 per cent, respectively, over FY25-28, driven by ongoing capacity additions.
Around 11:05 AM, Amber Enterprises share was trading 3.03 per cent higher at ₹6,676.25 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading flat at 85,757.91 levels.
Nomura expects Marico's consolidated revenue to rise in the high twenties Y-o-Y in Q3FY26, estimating growth of around 27%, despite a broadly stable demand environment for the FMCG sector.
Stocks to watch on Monday, January 5, 2026: At around 7:10 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were up 79.1 points at 26,534.5, signaling a strong start for the bourses.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE on Friday, January 02, 2026: In broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Midcap 100 were trading 1.01 per cent and 0.72 per cent higher, respectively
Around 1:10 PM, Coal India share price was trading 5.50 per cent higher at ₹422.35 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.53 per cent higher at 85,641.58 levels.
After a modest recovery in Q2 on low expectations, Motilal Oswal expects December quarter (Q3) to revert to typical seasonal softness, with furloughs weighing on growth across large IT services firms.
At 10:30 AM, Bansal Wire share price was off day's high, but continued to trade 3.29 per cent higher at ₹315.25 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.40 per cent higher at 85,529.69 level
Motilal Oswal said the Nifty is trading at a 12-month forward P/E of 21.2x, near its long-period average of 20.8x, suggesting valuations are reasonable.
