27/3 Q1 results: Operating profits up nearly 30%: Quick Note

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27/3 Q1 results: Operating profits up nearly 30%: Quick Note

outperform the Benchmark over the next 12 months. A rating of 'Neutral',

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SECTORS

A 'Bullish' stance, indicates that the analyst expects the sector to outperform the Benchmark during the next 12 months. A 'Neutral' stance,

indicates that the analyst expects the sector to perform in line with the Benchmark during the next 12 months. A 'Bearish' stance, indicates that

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