** LG Electronics India LGEL.NS rises as much as 2.1% to one-week high of 1,596.90 rupees
DEMAND RECOVERY UNDERWAY, OUTLOOK POSITIVE
** Centrum ("buy"; PT:1,850 rupees) optimistic on co's growth, market leadership; says India plants can switch to PNG and acetylene, limiting production risks from tight LPG supplies
** ICICI Securities ("buy"; PT:1,820 rupees) says co could capitalise on strong room AC-led upcycle due to hotter summer conditions, premiumisation, capacity expansion
** Emkay ("buy"; PT:1,900 rupees) sees sustained domestic market-share gains, improving summer demand, gradual export traction in FY27
** HDFC Securities ("add"; PT:1,545 rupees) sees steady segment-wide growth, softer FY26 on muted demand, 8% revenue CAGR over FY25-FY28
** Nomura ("buy"; PT:1,836 rupees) sees gains from consumption recovery, expects 10%-12% revenue growth and 3%-5% CAGR over FY26-FY27; tags co as its top durables pick
(Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru)
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