Hot stocks: Brokerage view on United Spirits, Tata Motors, L&T, Axis Bank and Federal Bank

Nuvama upgraded United Spirits to buy, raising target price to Rs 1,630 from Rs 1,195, citing strong cost controls and healthy margins. Reasons include margin outperformance, growth potential in premium categories, upcoming festive season, H2 demand recovery, Karnataka tax benefits, Andhra policy changes, and potential India-UK FTA. Nuvama upgraded United Spirits to buy, raising target price to Rs 1,630 from Rs 1,195, citing strong cost controls and healthy margins. Reasons include margin outperformance, growth potential in premium categories, upcoming festive season, H2 demand recovery, Karnataka tax benefits, Andhra policy changes, and potential India-UK FTA.  Economic Times