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Morgan Stanley Sees 27% Upside for Reliance Stock
10 Mar
Summary
- Reliance Industries trades at a discount compared to local peers.
- Morgan Stanley maintains an 'overweight' rating with a ₹1,803 target.
- Company plans a $110 billion investment in AI and energy over seven years.
Reliance Industries (RIL) is currently trading at a discount relative to its domestic competitors, even as global refiners and Asian chemical stocks have seen their valuations increase. Morgan Stanley, a brokerage firm, has reiterated its 'overweight' rating on RIL stock, setting a price target of ₹1,803 per share.
This target implies a substantial 27.1% upside potential from its recent closing price. Morgan Stanley's report highlights that persistent tight global markets and supply limitations are likely to sustain higher refining margins for an extended period. This outlook is influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted global trade and increased oil price volatility.
The firm also points to RIL's history of significant strategic pivots every decade. The company's next major capital allocation initiative involves a planned investment of $110 billion over the upcoming seven years. This substantial sum is designated for advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), securing energy supplies, and developing its digital ecosystem.
