Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Jefferies Reaffirms Buy Ratings on Three Companies
Jefferies, a brokerage firm, has kept its 'Buy' ratings on three companies: Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, and Poonawalla Fincorp.
They think these companies have room to grow, even though they have different business trends.
Jefferies raised the target prices for Reliance Industries and Poonawalla Fincorp, and made a small increase for UltraTech Cement.
Reliance Industries did well in upstream operations but had a weak retail business.
UltraTech Cement had strong volume growth and better pricing.
Poonawalla Fincorp had good loan growth and improving profitability.
Jefferies believes these companies have good long-term potential.
Jefferies reaffirmed 'Buy' ratings on Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, and Poonawalla Fincorp.
Reliance Industries showed strong upstream operations but weak retail performance.
UltraTech Cement reported strong volume growth and improved pricing.
Poonawalla Fincorp had strong AUM growth and improving asset quality.
Jefferies raised target prices for Reliance Industries and Poonawalla Fincorp, with implied upside ranging from 19% to 28%.
- Who
- Jefferies
- What
- Reaffirmed 'Buy' ratings on Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, and Poonawalla Fincorp
- When
- After reviewing June quarter earnings
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to strong financial performance and growth potential
Positive Outlook
Cautionary Notes
Reliance Industries
Positive Outlook
Strong upstream operations and healthy refining profitability
Cautionary Notes
Retail business underperformed with declining margins due to hyperlocal investments
UltraTech Cement
Positive Outlook
Strong volume growth and improved pricing
Cautionary Notes
Marginally raised target price indicates modest upside potential
Poonawalla Fincorp
Positive Outlook
Strong AUM growth and improving asset quality
Cautionary Notes
Modest earnings beat with stable asset quality
- Reliance Industries Target Price
- Rs 1,705
- UltraTech Cement Target Price
- Rs 14,065
- Poonawalla Fincorp Target Price
- Rs 560
- Reliance Industries Upside Potential
- 28%
- UltraTech Cement Upside Potential
- 20%
- Poonawalla Fincorp Upside Potential
- 19%
- UltraTech Cement EBITDA
- Rs 5,015.5 crore
- Poonawalla Fincorp AUM
- Rs 67,054 crore