What the desk would buy / short now — Sun 01 Nov 23:13 IST (paper, ranked, updates every 5s)

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7–30 day — Zone PM ideas ranked by win score, and results-miss shorts

tickersidehorizonstatusentry zonestoptargetscorecatalystthesis
ELECONLONG15dWATCH430.0-445.0410.0480.0-510.073Q4 FY27 order book conversion into revenue (Jan 2027 results); FY28 guidance on margin and growth (Apr 2027 results) 2027-01-20Elecon Engineering: gear/material handling equipment, ROCE 20.9%, ROE 16.4%. Q2 FY27 sales ₹639 Cr (+10.6% YoY, +22.6% QoQ), OPM 23% (+200 bps QoQ), NP ₹96 Cr (
LOTUSDEVLONG15dWATCH228.0-238.0215.0255.0-270.073Project launches (redevelopment, GIFT City, luxury) through Mar 2027; Q3 results (Jan 2027) will confirm pre-sales trajectory and margin sustainability. 2027-01-15Mumbai luxury/redevelopment developer. Q2 FY27: sales ₹269 Cr (+53% YoY), OPM 40% (+11 pts YoY), NP ₹89 Cr (+91% YoY). H1 pre-sales ₹879 Cr (+176% YoY). FY27 gu
HYUNDAILONG15dWATCH1900.0-1940.01820.02050.0-2150.071Bayon launch ramp (Oct 2026); Q3 results (Jan 2027) to confirm volume/margin trajectory 2027-01-20Auto OEM. Q2 sales ₹20,696 Cr (+18.5% YoY), NP ₹1,196 Cr (+307 Cr QoQ). Parent $15.5B capex plan through 2032. Bayon SUV launch at ₹9.99L (entry segment, high v
CGPOWERLONG15dWATCH820.0-845.0785.0920.0-980.070Kavach 4.0 order execution ramp; Q3 results (Jan 2027) to confirm 30% YoY growth sustains 2027-01-25Power systems/industrial equipment. Q2 sales ₹3,802 Cr (+30% YoY), NP ₹409 Cr (+44% YoY), OPM 14%. RDSO approval for ₹433 Cr Kavach 4.0 order (Oct 26). ₹3,000 C
STYLAMINDLONG15dWAITING3150.0-3220.02980.03350.0-3500.070Q2 FY27 results (28-Oct, tomorrow); capacity ramp commentary on Manak Tabra-2. Analyst consensus EPS ₹27.60 vs ₹22.17 YoY (+24%). 2026-10-28Decorative laminates manufacturer. Q1 FY27: sales ₹326 Cr (+15.2% YoY, +15.2% QoQ), OPM 31%, NP ₹48 Cr (+26% QoQ). Manak Tabra-2 plant (₹300 Cr capex, 5.25 MTPA
ATHERENERGLONG15dWATCH1540.0-1580.01450.01680.0-1740.068₹122 Cr capacity expansion (Board-approved 26-Oct); Hosur ramp & Factory 3.0 commissioning progress in Q3 FY27 2027-01-20EV 2-wheeler: Q2 FY27 sales ₹1,217 Cr (+89% YoY), operating loss narrowed to ₹33 Cr (OPM -2.7%) from ₹134 Cr (OPM -21%) Jun'25. Net profit ₹1.26 Cr Q2 vs loss ₹
SHAILYLONG7dFILLED3050.0-3100.02900.03200.0-3350.067Board meeting 29-Oct (2 days) to approve Q2 FY27 results; earnings call 30-Oct 4 PM. Management commentary on OEM demand, pricing, capex, FY27 guidance. 2026-10-29Precision injection-moulded plastics for OEMs. Q1 FY27: sales ₹281 Cr (+13.8% YoY), OPM 30% (+2 pts QoQ, +2 pts YoY), NP ₹48 Cr (+17.1% YoY). TTM sales +20%, pr
ELECONLONG15dFILLED440.0-455.0420.0485.0-500.067Interim dividend ex-date 21 Oct; Q3 FY27 order book growth and export revenue % update 2026-10-21RS leader (rs21 18.23, accel 11.39, 96.9 pct). Q2 FY27: sales ₹639 Cr (+10.6% YoY), NP ₹96 Cr (+9.8%), OPM 23% (vs 22% prior). Interim div ₹0.50/share ex-date 2
POLYCABLONG30dFILLED7900.0-8100.07500.08600.0-8900.065NCLAT hearing preponed (16-Oct filing): Asier Metals insolvency appeal verdict—dismissal removes legal riskQ2 FY27: sales ₹9,899 Cr (+52.4% YoY), NP ₹990 Cr (+43%). OPM stable 14%. NCLAT hearing preponed (16-Oct filing); outcome in next 2-4 weeks is binary catalyst.
MASTEKLONG15dFILLED1820.0-1860.01750.01980.0-2060.064Board meets 23-Oct for Q2 FY27 results (Sep-26 qtr). Earnings call to clarify Staffordshire deal value, Innovaccer scope, margin trajectory (OPM stuck 15-17% for 4 qtrs). If Q2 sales >₹1,000 Cr and OP 2026-10-23Q2 FY27 (Jun-26): sales ₹985 Cr (+7.7% YoY), NP ₹106 Cr flat QoQ, OPM 15%. Staffordshire County Council Oracle Cloud win (8-Oct), ISG Partnership Award (12-Oct)
HSCLLONG15dWATCH505.0-525.0475.0560.0-590.063₹1,613 Cr capacity expansion (battery materials ramp); Q3 FY27 margin recovery & capex progress update (Jan 2027) 2027-01-25Specialty chemicals: Q2 FY27 sales ₹1,691 Cr (+58% YoY), PAT ₹231 Cr (+29% YoY). H1 FY27 revenue ₹3,123 Cr, PAT ₹460 Cr. FY28 guidance ₹1,100 Cr+ PAT reiterated
MPHASISLONG15dFILLED2480.0-2540.02380.02720.0-2820.063Q3 FY27 results + buyback decision (31-Jan-2027); Social Security Scotland deal revenue ramp in H2 FY27; ESOP grant (10-Oct) signals retention focus. 2027-01-31Q2 FY27: sales ₹4,384 Cr (+17.5% YoY), NP ₹490 Cr (+10.7% YoY), OPM stable 18-19%. Social Security Scotland £35.4M deal (8-Oct) for benefits management. HDFC MF
COFORGELONG15dWATCH1860.0-1920.01780.02000.0-2060.060Cigniti integration milestones & Q3 FY27 results (Jan 2027) with margin guidance update 2027-01-15IT services: Q2 FY27 sales ₹5,528 Cr (+49% YoY, +11.6% QoQ CC), Sep Q ₹6,171 Cr (+54% YoY). OPM stable 19-20%. Cigniti acquisition closed 21-Oct. 8 large deals
SKYGOLDLONG15dFILLED1020.0-1050.0980.01120.0-1180.060Q2 FY27 (Oct-Dec 2026) results: Purvi Gems accretion and margin impact; Dubai office export ramp; studded jewellery revenue synergy realization. 2027-01-15Q1 FY27: sales ₹2,013 Cr (+78% YoY), NP ₹105 Cr (+139% YoY), OPM 8% (+100 bps QoQ). Purvi Gems acquisition (7-Oct, ₹9 Cr) for studded jewellery entry. ROCE 26.9
SENCOLONG30dWAITING310.0-320.0290.0360.0-380.058Q3 FY27 results (Nov/Dec 2026) for OPM recovery and same-store sales trend; Melorra acquisition completion (Feb 2027) for integration synergy 2026-11-30Senco Gold: jewelry retail, ROCE 21.2%, ROE 25.6%. Q2 FY27 sales ₹3,056 Cr (+67.4% YoY), but OPM fell to 7% from 10% QoQ and 13% in Dec 2025. NP ₹101 Cr (-56% Q
IGILLONG15dWATCH385.0-395.0370.0420.0-440.058Q3 FY27 results (Jan 2027) to confirm WC normalization and margin sustenance >60%; any FY27 guidance on 25%+ sales CAGR and ROCE >65% would re-rate 2027-01-15International Gemological Institute: debt-free gem certification monopoly, ROCE 69%, ROE 56%, Q2 FY27 sales ₹398 Cr (+31% YoY), NP ₹186 Cr (+43% YoY). OPM 61% s
PNBHOUSINGLONG30dWAITING1180.0-1210.01140.01280.0-1320.058Q2 FY27 results (~30 Oct): confirm NIM expansion (5-8 bps per CEO 11 Oct), NPA trend, loan growth rate 2026-10-30Housing finance; Q1 FY27 revenue ₹2,263 Cr (+4.3% QoQ), PAT ₹557 Cr (+4.3% YoY). Financing margin 32%, Gross NPA 0.95% (down from 1.06% Jun 2025). AAA rating up
QUESSLONG15dWAITING315.0-325.0300.0345.0-360.057Board meeting 30-Oct to approve Q2 FY27 results and interim dividend; analyst call 2-Nov. Allsec acquisition (2026-10-30) may be announced. 2026-10-30Business services (staffing, IT hiring). Q1 FY27: sales ₹4,182 Cr (+7.5% QoQ, +14.5% YoY), NP ₹82 Cr (+18% QoQ, +60% YoY). OPM flat 2.0% but profit leverage str
ULTRACEMCOLONG15dWAITING10800.0-11000.010400.011800.0-12400.055Post-festive cement price hikes (Nov–Dec realization); Q3 FY27 results (Jan 2027) to confirm Rs 1,400 EBITDA/tonne progress and margin sustenance. 2026-12-15Q2 FY27: sales Rs 23,295 Cr (+19% YoY), profit Rs 1,501 Cr (+21% YoY). OPM 16% (down from 16% prior Q but up from 12% Sep 2025). TTM profit Rs 8,835 Cr vs Rs 8,
BHELLONG30dWAITING415.0-430.0395.0460.0-480.055Merger effective 01-Nov-2026; ₹500 Cr capex expansion; order inflows tracking ₹80K Cr by FY29 2026-11-01Q2 FY27: sales ₹9,300 Cr (+24% YoY), OPM 11% (vs 8% YoY), NP ₹821 Cr (+120%). Order book ₹2.57L Cr. Merger effective 01-Nov-2026, ₹500 Cr HEEP-Haridwar capex ap
TCSLONG15dWATCH2480.0-2540.02380.02650.0-2720.052USA non-deal roadshow 22-27 Oct; FY27 guidance signals from earnings call (14-Oct transcript filed); Industrial Intelligence Foundry adoption ramp next 2-3 qtrs 2026-10-27Q2 FY27 (Sep 2026): sales ₹73,188 Cr (+11.4% YoY), profit ₹13,934 Cr (+12.6% YoY). OPM 26% stable. BBY Services acquisition closed 15-Oct, Industrial Intelligen
APARINDSLONG15dWATCH15000.0-15200.014500.016200.0-16800.050Q3 FY27 (Jan 2027): capex deployment update on ₹1,500 Cr FY27 plan; margin sustainability test. FY27 full-year results (May 2027): confirm if OPM >10% sustainable. 2027-01-15Apar Industries: conductor/cable/transformer oil, ROCE 31.8%, ROE 20.3%. Q2 FY27 sales ₹6,931 Cr (+21.3% YoY), NP ₹447 Cr (+78% YoY). OPM 10% (+2pts QoQ). Valua
HCLTECHLONG15dWATCH1390.0-1420.01330.01480.0-1520.050Q3 FY27 results (Jan 2027) confirm deal conversion & margin trajectory; Rapidus semiconductor partnership (26-Oct) revenue ramp 2027-01-15IT services: Q2 FY27 sales ₹35,620 Cr (+12% YoY, +2.3% QoQ), PAT ₹5,132 Cr (+21% YoY, +10.9% QoQ). Deal bookings $3.3B (+27% YoY). OPM stable 21%. Interim divid
AETHERLONG15dWAITING1520.0-1560.01430.01620.0-1700.048Board meeting 30-Oct (3 days) to approve Q2 FY27 results; earnings call same day. Analyst consensus lifted fair value to ₹1,541 (vs current ₹1,537). 2026-10-30Specialty chemicals (sole-source supplier for 4MEP, MMBC, T2E, OTBN). Q1 FY27: sales ₹327 Cr (+27% YoY), OPM 31% (stable), NP ₹63 Cr (+34% YoY). TTM sales ₹1,23
WIPROLONG15dWATCH186.0-193.0178.0205.0-215.042Q3 FY27 results (late Jan 2027) must show deal bookings recovery and margin re-expansion; FLARRE.AI acquisition close (Oct 31, 2026) 2027-01-25Wipro: IT services, ROCE 17.8%, ROE 15.5%. Q2 FY27 sales ₹24,753 Cr (+9.1% YoY, +1.1% QoQ), NP ₹3,200 Cr (-1.4% YoY, -4.6% QoQ). OPM 20% flat. Q3 guidance -1.5%

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