** HSBC initiates Tenneco Clean Air India TENN.NS with "buy" rating and PT of 700 rupees
** Says access to its parent company Tenneco Group's technology, patents, global networks gives it a competitive edge
** TENN's shift from being primarily a domestic supplier to a global sourcing hub for its parent is set to drive export growth - HSBC
** Firm has two divisions, clean air and powertrain solutions (CAPS) focused on exhaust system products, and advanced ride technologies (ART), a specialist in advanced suspension systems
** HSBC expects margins to remain range bound around 18%-19% range
** Sees ART margins to improve with premiumisation which should offset any pressure in CAPS business
** Stock trading 0.03% lower at 530 rupees
** YTD, TENN up 4.6%
(Reporting by Yagnoseni Das in Bengaluru)
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