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Fund House and Brokerage Highlights
Brokerages maintained a largely neutral to positive stance on HUL, with Jefferies and Goldman Sachs reiterating Buy and targets of Rs 3,050 and Rs 2,850 respectively, citing medium-term growth potential and steady margins despite GST disruptions. Macquarie and MS maintained Neutral/Equal Weight with targets of Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,335, highlighting margin support from the upcoming ice cream demerger. CLSA remained cautious with an Underperform rating and Rs 1,966 target, citing muted near-term growth.

Citi on HUL
• Target Price: ₹3000 (↑ from ₹2900)
• Recommendation: Buy
• View: Strategic vision underpins medium-term growth outlook. Quarterly performance was hit by temporary trade destocking ahead of GST rate cuts. Management estimates a 200 bps growth impact.

*Business Standard*
Indian leather exports to fall 10-12% in FY26 amid high US tariff: Crisil
RBI flags geopolitical risks to cross-border payments, warns of impact
New launch pipeline, rental portfolio to boost Oberoi Realty’s FY26 growth
Hyundai India names Sunil Moolchandani as new national sales head

NIFTY OUTLOOK: 25,891.40  FII: -1,165.94 cr  DII: 3,893.73 cr
As discussed yesterday, market behaviour remained on the expected lines during the day. Strong buying momentum initially lifted Nifty to an intraday high of 26,104.2, but it failed to sustain at higher levels and slipped towards the day’s low of 25,862.45.

1. FIIs net long: 18.65%
2. VIX: 11.29
3. PCR: 0.97
Note:
The biggest development came on the US–India trade deal front. As per reports by Mint, both nations are close to finalizing a long-pending trade agreement under which the US may cut tariffs on Indian imports from the current 50% to around 15–16%.

As discussed yesterday, the market behavior remained broadly on expected lines. The positive momentum in Nifty extended the rally up to 25,935 during the day.
However, a bearish star candlestick appeared on the daily chart, indicating a potential pause in the uptrend and indecision about the next directional move.