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The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has expanded its futures and options (F&O) segment by adding 45 new stocks, effective November 29, 2024, increasing the total to 223. This inclusion, following SEBI’s revised criteria, aims to enhance liquidity and market participation, featuring notable stocks like LIC, Jio Financial Services, and Zomato. Analysts anticipate that this move will boost trading volumes and improve price discovery for these stocks.
Mid-tier IT firms are increasingly pursuing acquisitions to navigate a demand slowdown caused by macroeconomic challenges. Companies like Sonata Software, eClerx, and RateGain are focusing on strategic investments to enhance capabilities and market presence. Sonata anticipates revenue growth in FY25, while Cyient and Newgen Software are leveraging strong vertical performance and opportunities in the Middle East, respectively.
JPMorgan anticipates a revival in Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) growth by 2025, driven by a recovery in the automobile sector, despite ongoing challenges in telecom that may limit valuation upside. The firm favors KPIT Tech and Persistent Systems for their strong growth potential, assigning target prices of Rs 1,900 and Rs 6,100, respectively, while also highlighting L&T Technology Services and Cyient as key recovery plays.
Hero MotoCorp, Glenmark, Adani Total Gas, IGL, Cyient, ACME, Delhivery, Crompton Greaves, and Honasa Consumer are in focus for Monday's trading session. Additionally, Godavari Biorefineries, Waaree Energies, Valecha Engineering, and Samyak International are set to release their quarterly earnings on November 18.
Anand Rathi has issued a buy rating for Cyient, setting a target price of Rs 2,230 in a report dated October 30, 2024. The company's Q2 performance showed a 2% quarter-on-quarter growth, although sustainability metrics declined. Despite challenges, management remains optimistic about improved growth in the second half of the fiscal year.
Cyient reported a strong recovery in Q2, with DET revenue growing 1.3% QoQ in constant currency and EBIT margin improving to 14.2%. Despite a 14.2% QoQ decline in order intake, consolidated revenue rose 9.9% QoQ to US$ 220.7 million, and PAT increased by 24.7% QoQ to INR 1.79 billion. Following a recent stock correction, Prabhudas Lilladher has upgraded its rating to BUY, citing attractive valuations.
Motilal Oswal has maintained a BUY rating on Cyient, setting a target price of INR 2,100, reflecting an 18% upside. The DET business reported a 1.3% QoQ revenue growth to USD 173m, with EBIT margins improving to 14.2%. Despite a muted service order intake, the company anticipates revenue and PAT growth in the second half of FY25.
Cyient DLM reported a robust 33% YoY revenue growth in 2QFY25, driven by an 82% increase in defense and a 20% rise in aerospace sectors, while maintaining margins at 8.1%. Despite a 13% YoY decline in the order book to INR19.8b, management anticipates a turnaround in 4Q with a strong order pipeline. The company is projected to achieve significant revenue and profit growth over the next few years, prompting a BUY rating with a target price of INR870.
Cyient DLM reported a 33% YoY revenue growth and a 34% EBITDA increase in Q2FY25, driven by an 82% surge in defense and 20% in aerospace sectors. However, PAT growth was only 5.5% due to higher interest costs from increased debt. The company’s order book stands at INR 19,790 Mn, with expectations for improvement, and a target price of INR 842 reflects a 27.4% upside.

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