Stock Recommendations Today: Swiggy, Tata Motors, Airtel On Brokerages' Radar

Analysts have done a deep dive on the IT sector and non-banking finance companies as well.

Analysts have done a deep dive on the IT sector and NBFCs as well (Image source: Envato)

IndusInd Bank Ltd., Infosys Ltd., and Bharat Electronics Ltd. were among top on brokerages' radar on Wednesday. Analysts have done a deep dive on the IT sector and non-banking finance companies as well.

NDTV Profit tracks what analysts are saying about various stocks and sectors. Here are the analyst calls to keep an eye out for on Wednesday.

Morgan Stanley On IT

  • Downgraded Infosys to an 'equal-weight' rating from 'overweight' and cut the target price to Rs 1,740 apiece from earlier Rs 2,150.

  • Retained an 'overweight' rating on LTIMindtree and lowered the target price to Rs 5,800 apiece from earlier Rs 6,800.

  • Retained an 'overweight' rating on Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. and lowered the target price to Rs 3,950 apiece from Rs 4,660.

  • Maintained an 'overweight' rating on Coforge Ltd. and lowered the target price to Rs 9,400 apiece from earlier Rs 11,500.

  • Retained an 'equal-weight' rating on Tech Mahindra Ltd. and raised the target price to Rs 1,750 apiece from Rs 1,550.

  • Retained an 'equal-weight' rating on HCLTechnologies and raised the target price to Rs 1,970 apiece from Rs 1,600.

  • Retained an 'equal-weight' rating on Mphasis Ltd. and raised the target price to Rs 3,300 apiece from Rs 2,570.

  • Maintained an 'equal-weight' rating on L&T Technology Services with a target price of Rs 5,000 apiece.

  • Retained an 'underweight' rating on Wipro with a target price of Rs 265 apiece.

  • Retained an 'underweight' rating on Tata Elxsi and lowered the target price to Rs 5,400 apiece from earlier Rs 6,000.

  • Retained an 'underweight' rating on Cyient and lowered the target price to Rs 1,210 apiece from Rs 1,500.

  • Recalibrated growth and valuation multiples.

  • Shifts in the macro environment and technology evolution are happening rapidly, the brokerage said.

  • Sees downside risks emerging for both the revenue growth of India Information Technology services and valuation multiples.

  • For select stocks, multiples could become more polarised.

  • Lower real/nominal gross domestic product growth in the United States, and the technology transition cycle have increased risks to revenue growth.

  • Currency supports margins/earnings but valuation multiples have room for downside risks.

  • Key trades: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. over Infosys; Tech Mahindra over HCL Technologies and Coforge over Mphasis.

Also Read: L&T Tech To TCS: Morgan Stanley Picks Micro Stories As Revenue Worries Loom

Jefferies On Swiggy

  • Initiated a 'hold' rating with a target price of Rs 400 apiece.

  • Swiggy is a hyperlocal champion, the brokerage said.

  • Enjoys 45% share in food delivery, which should grow in high-teens in the medium term along with margin expansion.

  • Quick commerce offers tremendous growth opportunity, although it faces high competition and hence, profitability will remain under pressure.

Macquarie On Tata Motors

  • Retained an 'outperform' rating with a target price of Rs 826 apiece.

  • Focuses on growth and cash flow.

  • Jaguar Land Rover margin upside from lower variable marketing expense and warranty cost.

  • Focus will be to gain lost share through product intervention and marketing.

Morgan Stanley On NBFC

  • Stays selective; sees good opportunities for stock pickers.

  • Investors have crowded into large lenders' stocks in 2025.

  • Thinks large life insurers and quite a few small cap lenders (mainly housing finance companies) should deliver better but gradual returns from here.

  • Sees good margin of safety and potential for outsized returns if sentiment improves sharply.

  • In quality names, retains an 'overweight' rating on Bajaj Finance Ltd., with limited base case upside.

  • Sees more downside risks at SBI Cards from elevated valuations.

  • Shriram Finance is the preferred pick where they see healthy growth and return on equity at a valuation that has scope to re-rate materially over time.

  • Sees material but gradual upside in Aditya Birla Capital on cheap valuations and unsecured personal loans turnaround.

  • Retained an 'underweight' rating on L&T Finance; sees continued low return on equity.

  • Retained an 'equal-weight' rating on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd., given muted return on equity relative to valuation.

  • Expects LIC Housing Finance to underperform despite cheap valuation, due to structural challenges.

  • Likes large cap life insurers for healthy secular value of new business growth at attractive valuations and receding regulatory risks.

  • For patient investors, small cap housing financiers offer the best risk-reward.

  • For investors looking for quality, low risk, strong return on equity businesses at lower valuations versus history and willing to look past slow topline growth.

  • Sees more de-rating for expensive themes of last year; capital markets and platforms.

Also Read: Top Stock Picks: MS Lists HDFC Life, SBI Life Among Large Insurers; Prefers Shriram Finance In NBFCs

JPMorgan On Bharti Airtel

  • Retained an 'overweight' rating with a target price of Rs 1,970 apiece.

  • Announced partnership with Starlink, which is limited immediate opportunity.

  • Starlink is yet to receive regulatory approvals and spectrum to beam and operate.

  • Pricing will be a key here as this is likely to be positioned as a premium service, the brokerage said.

  • Service could be complementary to mobile and broadband services largely for small business users.

  • In Association of Southeast Asian Nations markets, Starlink plans are priced at a 100-180% premium to fixed broadband plans and have inferior coverage.

Also Read: Bharti Airtel Share Price Jumps After Starlink Deal

JPMorgan On Bharat Forge

  • Retained an 'overweight' rating with a target price of Rs 1,270 apiece.

  • Fiscal 2026 could be a soft year for growth.

  • European Union business viability being evaluated.

  • Passenger vehicle business should witness growth in fiscal 2026.

  • In defence, the next big order should most likely be for domestic advanced towed artillery gun system, which is expected to be awarded soon.

Also Read: Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex End Little Changed As HDFC Bank's Gains Offset Infosys' Losses

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