Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Brokerages Flag Ten Indian Stocks for Potential Returns
Several brokerage firms studied Indian companies and said some of their shares could rise in value.
They gave Buy or Outperform ratings to 10 stocks.
The companies work in areas such as banking, energy, medicines, cement, education and cinemas.
Oil prices rose close to $90 a barrel, and the main Indian stock indexes fell during the week.
Analysts believe some companies may grow because they are expanding or gaining more customers.
They also expect better production, exports, business performance or profits at several companies.
The estimated gains were different for each stock.
PVR Inox had the highest stated possible gain at 78%, while Oil India had the lowest at 12.4%.
These are forecasts, not guarantees, so investors are told to research carefully before making decisions.
The Nifty 50 fell 0.61% and the BSE Sensex declined 0.47% during the week as crude oil approached $90 a barrel.
Brokerages issued Buy or Outperform ratings on 10 stocks spanning cement, pipes, energy, semiconductors, pharma, asset management, education, cinema and banking.
Projected upside ranged from 12.4% for Oil India to 78% for PVR Inox, although the headline described the range as 12% to 71%.
The recommendations cited factors including capacity expansion, production growth, export opportunities, stronger fund performance, rising cinema spending and loan growth.
The article says the stock ideas are informational only and advises investors to conduct due diligence and consult a SEBI-registered financial adviser.
- Who
- Motilal Oswal, Jefferies, CLSA, HSBC and Macquarie, along with the 10 companies they covered.
- What
- The brokerages issued Buy or Outperform ratings and target prices for 10 Indian stocks.
- When
- The recommendations were reported during the week covered by the article; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The recommendations concerned India’s domestic equity markets and Indian-listed companies.
- Why
- The brokerages cited expected business growth, stronger operating performance, sector-specific opportunities and valuations.
- Market performance
- The Nifty 50 fell 0.61% and the BSE Sensex fell 0.47% during the week.
- Crude oil
- Crude oil prices rose to around $90 a barrel.
- Highest stated upside
- CLSA assigned PVR Inox a target price of Rs 2,135, implying 78% upside.
- Lowest stated upside
- CLSA assigned Oil India a target price of Rs 550, implying 12.4% upside.
- Largest target-price upside in the headline list
- CLSA assigned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation a target price of Rs 405, implying 71% upside.
- PVR Inox performance
- First-quarter admissions rose 8% year on year, while reported EBITDA grew 33%.
- PhysicsWallah outlook
- Motilal Oswal expects online revenue to grow at about 28% CAGR between FY26 and FY30.
- Investment disclaimer
- The article is not an offer or recommendation to buy or sell securities.