** InCred Equities initiates coverage on Raymond Ltd
RYMD.NS with "add" rating and PT of 2,200 rupees
** Stock rose as much as 2.94% at 1,763 rupees, highest
since June 19; currently up 1.3%
** Textile firm on track for third consecutive session of
gains
** Co well-placed for growth, led by changes in its
leadership and focus on improving business health - InCred
Equities
** Adds, sale of non-core FMCG portfolio at rich valuation
has driven the Raymond Group to a net debt-free status
** Sees its demerger into two separate pure-play listed
entities post re-structuring to create additional value for the
group
** Sees input costs, subdued demand environment and changes
in its core category as downside risks
** Trading volume is 132,219 shares as of 11:31 a.m. IST,
0.7x the 30-day average
** Stock up 16.5% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Manvi Pant in Bengaluru)
((Manvi.Pant@thomsonreuters.com; +918447554364;))