Price hikes to pass on the costs will be difficult amid falling volumes
Brokerages are however positive on medium term growth outlook for core and new areas
They advise investors to focus on quality companies as they list their favourite picks
Focus on backward integration and value addition to help on the margin front
Supply of Molnupiravir to Merck was a key near-term trigger for the stock
Aggressive expansion and good execution are expected to could keep growth rates elevated going ahead
Public sector banks, information technology companies, cement makers, and consumption plays are among other picks
Sharp run in stock prices over the past three months, however, caps near term upside
Despite rising debt, margin pressures, the company has maintained its FY22 guidance
Valuations, however, cap upsides in the near term
Decision by the panel on tobacco tax remains the key trigger
Cost pressures to sustain as company is committed to increasing advertising spends
Margin disappointment weighs on stock, which has gained 47% in 3 months
Overall growth is likely to remain strong
Sharp rally in stocks, however, captures near term upsides, say analysts
The disappointment was the flattish performance in business from its top client whose share of revenues now stands at 24 per cent
Another near-term trigger for the stock would be the September quarter performance
Acquisitions such as the one in the aviation space is in line with goal of increasing non-auto revenues
Tata's Air India win, new entrants could lead to pricing war: Experts
The company is focussing on growth and is scouting for more acquisitions