India's Afcons Infrastructure rises; IIFL starts with 'buy'

Afcons Infrastructure

21/03/2025 06:03

March 21 (Reuters) - ** Afcons Infrastructure AFCN.NS rises 2.3% to seven-week high of 480.85 rupees; set for third day of gains

** IIFL Capital starts with "buy", PT of 554 rupees

** Says co's existing 486 bln-rupee order book (including L1 position) and stable government infra spends provide strong growth visibility

** Expects revenue and profit to grow at compounded annual rate of 20% and 24%, respectively, over FY25-FY27

** Adds margins rose steadily due to larger size, complexity of projects and will sustain going ahead

** Stock rated "strong buy" on avg; median PT is 570.50 rupees, per data compiled by LSEG

** AFCN up 4% from IPO price of 463 rupees when it debuted on November 4, 2024, but down 12% YTD

 (Reporting by Vivek Kumar M)

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