Stock Picks: LIC, Trent, Hero MotoCorp & More – Brokerage Insights
By ThePip Desk
Explore diverse brokerage stock recommendations for LIC, Trent, Hero MotoCorp, and others released August 7, 2026. Get insights on BUY/SELL calls and target prices.
Brokerage firms issued updated stock recommendations and target prices for several key Indian companies on August 7, 2026. Views ranged from ‘BUY’ to ‘SELL’ across various sectors, reflecting diverse analytical perspectives.
Key Bullish Calls and Upgraded Targets
Several companies received positive recommendations, with some seeing their target prices revised upwards. Analysts maintained an ‘OVERWEIGHT’ rating for Sai Life Sciences and significantly raised targets for others.
- Morgan Stanley maintained an ‘OVERWEIGHT’ rating for Sai Life Sciences with a target of Rs 1,274.
- Nuvama recommended ‘BUY’ for Biocon, increasing its target to Rs 520 from Rs 450.
- Whirlpool of India also received a ‘BUY’ recommendation from Nuvama, with its target raised to Rs 1,240 from Rs 1,220.
- Goldman Sachs recommended ‘BUY’ for SJS Enterprises, setting a target of Rs 2,850.
Revised Outlooks and Mixed Recommendations
Other major firms saw their target prices adjusted or received split recommendations from different brokerages. Trent and Samvardhana Motherson International had their targets revised.
- Morgan Stanley upgraded Trent to ‘OVERWEIGHT’, revising its target to Rs 3,406 from Rs 3,151.
- Goldman Sachs maintained a ‘NEUTRAL’ rating for Samvardhana Motherson International, adjusting its target to Rs 158 from Rs 148.
- Hero MotoCorp received conflicting calls: Goldman Sachs recommended ‘SELL’ with a target of Rs 4,200, while Morgan Stanley suggested ‘OVERWEIGHT’ with a target of Rs 6,537.
Neutral and Equal-Weight Stances
Some prominent companies, including Life Insurance Corporation of India, were given neutral or equal-weight ratings by leading brokerage houses, indicating a balanced outlook.
- Goldman Sachs maintained a ‘NEUTRAL’ rating for Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) with an unchanged target of Rs 475.
- Swiggy received an ‘EQUAL-WEIGHT’ rating from Morgan Stanley with a target of Rs 328, alongside Elara Capital’s ‘ACCUMULATE’ rating with an unchanged target of Rs 350.
- Britannia Industries was rated ‘EQUAL-WEIGHT’ by Morgan Stanley with a target of Rs 5,848, while Goldman Sachs held a ‘NEUTRAL’ rating with a target of Rs 6,000.
These recommendations serve solely for informational purposes and should not be considered as investment advice. Readers are strongly advised to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.