18/08/2026
JEFFERIES ON BSE | UNDERPERFORM | TARGET ₹2,940
Broker View
- Rating downgraded to Underperform.
- Target price cut 16% to ₹2,940.
- Previous target stood at ₹3,520.
- FY27–29E EPS estimates cut 5–12%.
- Stock trades at 44x one-year-forward EPS.
Key Risks
- Domestic prop traders drive 50% notional turnover.
- STT hike could pressure trading activity.
- RBI bank guarantee norms remain a headwind.
- Closing Auction Session could impact volumes.
- August MTD options ADTO declined 12%.
- Decline versus July indicates near-term weakness.
Market Share
- Consensus expects SENSEX market share gains.
- Expiry-day market share remains similar to NSE.
- Gains outside T+0/T+1 days have slowed.
- Further market-share expansion remains uncertain.
Key Takeaway
- Multiple headwinds could compound earnings pressure.
- Elevated valuation leaves limited room for disappointment.