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Buy Multi Commodity Exchange; target of Rs 1600: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on Multi Commodity Exchange has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1600 in its research report dated May 18, 2022.

May 19, 2022 / 12:40 IST
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"India’s specialty chemicals industry is a decadal growth opportunity and it is still not too late to participate in the value creation process. We prefer CRAMS/CSM players Navin Fluorine (Navin) and PI Industries (PI) as they provide long-term earnings visibility. We also like UPL due to robust growth outlook and reducing debt concerns and SRF due to rising contribution from the chemicals business," JM Financial research report.

ICICI Direct's research report on Multi Commodity Exchange

MCX is the leader in commodity derivatives exchanges in India with ~94% market share in terms of commodity futures turnover. It has ~100% market share in precious metals & base metals and energy • Presence in various commodities offers healthy diversification.

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Outlook

Factoring in timelines for launch of spot exchanges, we lower our multiple to value MCX at ~33x core FY24E EPS and net cash. Thus, we lower our target price from Rs 2000 to Rs 1600.

For all recommendations report, click here