** UBS initiates coverage on Eureka Forbes EURK.NS with Buy rating, PT of 640 rupees
** PT implies 43.8% upside to last close of 445 rupees
** Brokerage expects favourable top-down tailwinds to support underpenetrated water purifier category
** Expects co's investment push in capex to drive market share by 150 bps in water purifiers in FY27-28
** Scale-up of higher-margin service and filter business may drive 250 bp margin expansion in FY26–30
** Sees 18% revenue growth in vacuum cleaner/air purifier biz in FY26–33 on low penetration
** Says rising health and hygiene awareness a positive
** Stock rated "Strong Buy" by 11 analysts with a median target of 710 rupees, according to data compiled by LSEG
** EURK is down 0.4% at 446 rupees, down 28% YTD
(Reporting by Yagnoseni Das in Bengaluru)
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