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CLSA has given Jindal Steel an outperform rating with a target price set at Rs 1,420, following a strong performance in the company’s latest quarterly earnings. Analysts noted that Jindal’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the January-March quarter exceeded expectations, driven by a 23% year-on-year increase in volumes. Meanwhile, UBS has assigned a neutral rating to Vodafone Idea, while Citigroup has downgraded Avenue Supermart, reflecting varied market sentiments across different sectors.
Jindal Steel’s Promising Outlook
CLSA’s positive outlook on Jindal Steel is based on the company’s impressive performance in the fourth quarter of FY26. The adjusted EBITDA reached Rs 10,103 per tonne, marking a significant increase of Rs 3,100 per tonne compared to the previous year. Analysts attribute this growth to a 23% rise in production volumes, which is expected to continue as the Angul expansion project progresses. Jindal Steel has projected steel sales volumes of 10.5 to 11 million tonnes for FY27, up from 8.7 million tonnes in FY26. This anticipated growth, coupled with higher profit margins, supports CLSA’s forecast of a 40% compounded annual growth rate for EBITDA from FY26 to FY28. The analysts emphasize that the timely ramp-up of newly commissioned capacities will be crucial for sustaining this growth trajectory.
Vodafone Idea’s Financial Adjustments
UBS has issued a neutral rating for Vodafone Idea, setting a target price of Rs 12.40. Recent reassessments have revealed that the company’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues have decreased to Rs 64,000 crore from a previous estimate of Rs 87,700 crore. Payments are scheduled to begin in FY32, with a minimum payment of Rs 1,000 crore required annually from FY32 to FY35, followed by six equal payments from FY36 to FY41. This revised payment structure could potentially enhance Vodafone Idea’s equity value by approximately 20% based on current estimates. Analysts are closely monitoring these developments as they could significantly impact the company’s financial health and market position.
Avenue Supermart Faces Challenges
Citigroup has downgraded Avenue Supermart, assigning a sell rating with a revised target price of Rs 3,650. The company’s same-store sales growth improved to 10.8% in Q4FY26, contributing to a revenue increase of 19% year-on-year and an earnings per share growth of 17%. However, management reported a spike in consumer buying in March 2026, attributed to geopolitical tensions, which later normalized. Avenue Supermart’s consolidated free cash flow remains negative at Rs 960 crore, accumulating to a negative Rs 3,400 crore over the past five years. The company’s net debt has risen to Rs 660 crore in FY26, a stark contrast to the net cash position of Rs 360 crore in FY25. Analysts note that Avenue Supermart’s profit growth has lagged behind revenue growth in nine of the last twelve quarters, primarily due to increased competition and rising costs.
Mixed Performance Across Other Companies
Morgan Stanley has maintained an equal-weight rating on Hindustan Unilever, raising the target price to Rs 2,480 from Rs 2,372. The company is optimistic about demand trends in both rural and urban markets, anticipating an 8-10% cost inflation in Q1FY27. Hindustan Unilever has initiated price hikes of 2-5% and expects improved growth in FY27 compared to FY26. Meanwhile, JP Morgan has upgraded Indigene to an overweight rating with a target price of Rs 600, following a mixed Q4FY26 performance. Lastly, Goldman Sachs has issued a sell rating for Laurus Labs, setting a target price of Rs 1,000, despite a 5% sales growth and a 22% increase in EBITDA year-on-year. Analysts noted that while Laurus Labs has shown improvements in gross margins, the company did not provide specific topline guidance for FY27.
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