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Foreign brokerage Bernstein has reaffirmed its positive outlook on the Adani Group, maintaining 'Outperform' ratings for Adani Ports and Adani Power. Bernstein sees Adani Ports as a preferred investment, noting its strong pricing power and potential for growth compared to less efficient state-run rivals. The firm has set a price target of ₹1,880 for Adani Ports.
Adani Power's Positive Outlook
For Adani Power, Bernstein holds an 'Outperform' rating with a ₹177 price target. The company benefits from a concentrated market and supply chain constraints for equipment. The current Middle East crisis has also boosted the importance of coal-based power generation, which plays to Adani Power's strengths.
Mixed Ratings for Cement and Renewables
Bernstein rates Ambuja Cements at 'Market-Perform', acknowledging recent valuation adjustments but noting its operational performance still trails industry leaders in the consumer-facing cement market. The brokerage maintains an 'Underperform' rating on Adani Green Energy due to high valuations after its recent rally, despite its significant presence in the U.S. renewable energy sector.
Overhangs Cleared, Focus on Execution
Bernstein believes the Adani Group, led by Gautam Adani, has overcome significant investor concerns, including the 2023 short-seller report and recent U.S. SEC and DOJ investigations. The brokerage highlights the group's core strengths in executing large infrastructure projects, its competitive advantages like land access, and integrated infrastructure as robust. Cash reserves have nearly doubled in three years, and debt repayment is manageable, even for the more indebted Adani Green Energy. Concerns about promoter share pledges have also significantly decreased.