Bharti Airtel surges after Nomura upgrades stock

27th February 2013 11:18 AM

Bharti Airtel surged on Wednesday after global research firm, Nomura upgraded the stock to 'Neutral' with increased target price of Rs 310.

Nomura said, ''Bharti's recent management shuffle and its new India CEO could take a more proactive approach on improving profitability. The business has significant operating leverage - a 5% increase in blended India RPMs and 300 bps in additional margins can add Rs 80 to our price target. The regulatory landscape has never been easy to call, but with ongoing delays in spectrum auction, spectrum prices are also moderating.'' Shares of the companyare trading at Rs 320.15, up Rs 8.85, or 2.84% at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday at 10:36 a.m.The scrip has touched an intra-day high of Rs 323.35 and low of Rs 315. The total volume of shares traded at the BSE is 204,481.In the earlier session, the shares climbed 1.38%, or Rs 4.25, at Rs 311.30. Currently, the stock is trading down 13.57% from its 52-week high of Rs 370.40 and above 34.23% over the 52-week low of Rs 238.50.

Share Price Movement Period Pricein Rs Gain/(Loss) in Rs in % 1 Week 304.55 6.75 2.22 1 Month 357.60 (46.30) (12.95) 3 Months 330.15 (18.85) (5.71) 6 Months 245.70 65.60 26.70 1 Year 343.40 (32.10) (9.35) Note: Based on previous day closing price.
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