Brokerage Buzz: 9 Stocks Under Spotlight! Trent, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, Maruti & More Get New Targets

• Morgan Stanley maintains 'Overweight' on Trent (target Rs 5,456) citing strong store expansion for Westside and Zudio, exceeding estimates.
• Axis Bank receives 'Buy' calls from IIFL Securities (target Rs 1,600) and 'Overweight' from Morgan Stanley (target Rs 1,450) due to robust loan/deposit growth and improved CASA trends.
• Emkay Global upgrades Bajaj Auto to 'Buy' (target Rs 11,100) on strong exports, new Pulsar models, and EV 3-wheeler business breakeven.
• HSBC gives 'Buy' on Maruti (target Rs 18,500) but warns on EBIT margins below 10%; Nomura has 'Neutral' on Kotak Bank and 'Buy' on IndusInd Bank.
• Jefferies initiates 'Buy' on solar firm Emmvee (target Rs 320), highlighting India's solar growth potential and Emmvee's tech advantage.

Why It Matters: Brokerages are largely positive on retail, banking, auto, and solar stocks, but advise caution on margins.