Balkrishna Industries shares rise 3% as Nomura upgrades to buy, sees 22% upside
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Shares of tyre manufacturer Balkrishna Industries climbed as much as 3.4% on Tuesday to Rs 2,654.90 on the BSE, after brokerage Nomura raised its rating on the stock to “buy” from “neutral,” citing promising growth prospects and attractive valuations. Nomura maintained a target price of Rs 3,242, indicating an upside potential of over 22% from current levels. Nomura said its optimism stems from the company’s strong market position in the global off-highway tyre (OHT) segment and its robust financial performance in the third quarter of FY25. On January 25, the company reported a 47% year-on-year surge in its third quarter net profit to Rs 449.5 crore, alongside a 12.6% rise in revenue to Rs 2,560.3 crore. Key drivers included demand resilience across domestic and international markets and consistent sales in agricultural, industrial, and construction vehicle tyres. The brokerage highlighted the company’s growing focus on diversification in...