Stocks to BUY, SELL or HOLD Today: Aditya Birla Capital, Varun Beverages, Adani Ports, NMDC and others

Stocks to BUY, SELL or HOLD: Indian stock market investors have a busy session ahead as global brokerages roll out fresh calls on key stocks across financials, ports, FMCG, healthcare and metals. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Citi have reiterated bullish views on names such as Aditya Birla Capital, Bajaj Finance, Varun Beverages and Adani Ports, while remaining cautious on LIC Housing Finance, Vedant Fashions and NMDC. With target price upgrades, downgrades and fresh initiations in focus, these latest brokerage recommendations offer clear cues on which stocks to buy, sell or hold in today’s trade.Aditya Birla Capital Share Price TargetMorgan Stanley has reiterated its Overweight rating on Aditya Birla Capital and has increased the target price to Rs 432 from the earlier estimate of Rs 427.Dr Agarwal’s Health Care Share Price TargetMorgan Stanley has maintained its Overweight rating on Dr Agarwal’s Health Care and has set a target price of Rs 596.Bajaj Finance Share Price TargetMorgan Stanley has maintained its Overweight rating on Bajaj Finance and has assigned a target price of Rs 1,195.Varun Beverages Share Price TargetGoldman Sachs has maintained its Buy rating on Varun Beverages and has revised the target price to Rs 575, down from the previous estimate of Rs 615.Morgan Stanley has maintained its Overweight rating on Varun Beverages and has set a target price of Rs 522.Citi remains bullish on Varun Beverages, reiterating its Buy rating and maintaining the target price at Rs 575.Adani Ports and SEZ Share Price TargetGoldman Sachs has maintained its Buy rating on Adani Ports and SEZ and has raised the target price to Rs 1,740 from the earlier estimate of Rs 1,540.Morgan Stanley remains positive on Adani Ports and has maintained its Overweight rating with a target price of Rs 1,661.Exide Share Price TargetCiti remains bullish on Exide Industries, reiterating its Buy rating and maintaining the target price at Rs 480.Pidilite Industries Share Price TargetGoldman Sachs has maintained its Buy rating on Pidilite Industries and has reaffirmed the target price at Rs 1,700.NMDC Share Price TargetCiti remains bearish on NMDC, reiterating its Sell rating and maintaining the target price at Rs 72.Ventive Hospitality Share Price TargetMotilal Oswal (MOSL) has initiated coverage on Ventive Hospitality with a Buy rating and projects nearly 30 per cent upside, setting a target price of Rs 1,000.LIC Housing Finance Share Price TargetMorgan Stanley remains cautious on LIC Housing Finance and has reduced the target price to Rs 485.Vedant Fashions Share Price TargetMorgan Stanley remains neutral on Vedant Fashions and has reduced the target price to Rs 642.(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)