Titan Target Price Raised By HSBC On Robust Jewellery Momentum

HSBC Global Research has raised the target price of Titan Co. on the back of solid jewellery momentum and aggressive network expansion. The brokerage also attributed the bullish stance to the large opportunities available with the lab-grown diamonds. It has reiterated a 'buy' rating with a raised target price of Rs 4,300 from Rs 4,200 apiece earlier, implying a potential upside of 15% from the previous day's close.

Solid jewellery momentum continues and Titan appears on track to grow its jewellery business by a compound annual growth rate of 20% for the next five years, HSBC said in a report on April 8. "The appeal for gold as a store of value continues to aid this tailwind."

Titan is also building several new growth options and is well-supported by aggressive network expansion. New growth options will be from its international jewellery foray, strong CaratLane business and the expansion of Taneira, according to HSBC.

Lab-grown diamonds will be a new large-scale opportunity for Titan on its consumer positioning, principles of trust, exchange value and quality standards, the note said.

Titan remains a key compounding story of India consumers for HSBC with earnings potentially set to double over the next four years and new businesses scaling up.