Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra & more: Top stocks on brokers' radar for April 28

Morgan Stanley has an ‘overweight’ rating on Axis Bank with a target price of Rs 1,300. Analysts said the bank’s earnings remained subdued with loan and deposit growth muted, and gross credit costs (ex-agriculture) stayed elevated. They said both were largely expected. They also feel that the stock could be under near-term pressure, as the condition could continue for a few more quarters before asset quality turns for the better.

Jefferies has a ‘buy’ rating on SBI Life with the target price at Rs 2,000. Analysts said during the Jan-march quarter, SBI Life's value of new business growth of 10% on an annualised basis to Rs 1,700 surprised positively aided by better product mix and term insurance attachment. The life insurer’s premium (APE) growth was softer at 2% partly due to slower ULIPs and efforts to improve mix.

Goldman Sachs has a ‘buy’ rating on SBI Cards with the target price at Rs 1,006. Analysts said SBI Cards’ pre-provision operating profit growth of 4% annually was as per expectation. They also said that the company’s credit costs have finally shown an improvement after seeing an increase consecutively for the last five quarters. They also expect further improvement from FY25 to FY26.

Citigroup has a ‘sell’ call on Tech Mahindra with the target price at Rs 1,265. Analysts said that the IT major delivered a slow Jan-March quarter with revenues below expectation and margins in line. They said that while the management is executing well, expectations are high.

HSBC has a ‘reduce’ call on Rallis India with the target price at Rs 210. Analysts said the company missed estimates across segments during the Jan-March quarter, and domestic pricing pressure is a concern. The company’s business model revamp was commendable but gradual. And challenging conditions persist for the company.

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