Force Motors in fast lane
By
Ruma Dubey
about 8 months ago
Force Motors is the top gainer on the BSE since the opening bell today; going up over 10% to an intraday high a Rs.8894.95, it is now trading at Rs.8746.65. Its 52-week high is at Rs.9240.
There is no new development as such in the stock just that it is gaining attention from fund houses and research analysts alike as a portfolio stock.
The stock is being accumulated on the following triggers for the future:
- Company has lined up Rs 2,000 cr investment over next 3-4 years, including Rs. 200-300 cr on electrification. This is a significant commitment and exceeds current net fixed assets of Rs. 1,600 cr (as of 30.9.23.
- Among other things, it will focus on EV development, especially for last-mile connectivity, having lined up launch of the first electric offering of Traveller Electric in Q1FY25E and another (Urbania electric) by FY25-end.
- Company recently showcased vehicles across diverse fuel types such as Traveller Electric, Urbania Diesel and Traveller CNG, to be future-ready, across fuel-types.
- Thus, it remains a future-ready mid-cap OEM in the auto space.
Mr.SP Tulsian has recommended the share as a buy at Rs. 8,867 with target price of Rs. 10,197 over the next 8-10 months, translating into 15% return during this period.
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19th Apr 2024 at 02:30 pm