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Motilal Oswal's Top Steel Picks
Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOSL) has flagged three Indian steel manufacturers – JSW Steel, Tata Steel, and Jindal Steel – as prime "BUY" opportunities. The brokerage issued its constructive outlook on Friday, January 16, favoring companies with robust balance sheets and clear growth trajectories, while expressing caution for players facing near-term execution and leverage challenges.
JSW Steel: Capacity-Led Growth Strategy
MOSL identifies JSW Steel as its preferred large-cap investment. The brokerage anticipates margin recovery to approximately 20% by FY2027-2028, supported by secure raw material access and operational efficiencies. A price target of ₹1,360 suggests a 15% upside from recent levels.
Tata Steel: Turnaround Story Potential
The firm views Tata Steel as a turnaround candidate, leveraging strong domestic operations and the impact of safeguard duties. Expected improvements in its European segment could further bolster consolidated earnings. The target price stands at ₹220, implying a 16% potential gain.
Jindal Steel: Expansion and Efficiency Drivers
Jindal Steel is recommended for its aggressive capacity expansion and enhanced value-added product mix. The ramp-up of captive coal resources is expected to drive significant volume and margin growth. MOSL projects an upside of roughly 20% with a target price of ₹1,250.
Sector Momentum
Metal stocks have seen a sharp rally at the start of the year. The report highlights that shares of Tata Steel are up 6% so far in 2026, while Jindal Steel has remained little changed year-to-date. The brokerage's outlook suggests continued positive sentiment for select players in the sector.