Shares of Sindhu Trade Links Ltd (STLL), a small-cap stock priced under ₹50, have been a disappointment for investors in recent years, failing to generate positive returns. However, a shift in sentiment is emerging among market experts, who now anticipate a significant trend reversal for this beaten-down scrip, backed by India's robust logistics sector growth and improving company operations.
Recent Performance and the Case for a Rebound
The stock's performance has been underwhelming across multiple time frames. Year-to-date, it has declined by nearly 2.50%, while over the past year, the loss extends to approximately 7.50%. The most pronounced drop has occurred in the last six months, where Sindhu Trade Links' share price has eroded by more than 20%. This consistent downtrend has positioned the stock at levels that analysts believe offer a compelling entry point for a potential recovery.
In a report dated 14 December 2025, Khandelwal Securities highlighted the macro tailwinds for the sector. "India’s logistics sector is a key driver of economic growth and is positioned for sustained expansion," the report stated. It pointed to strong GDP growth, infrastructure-led development, and initiatives like "Make in India" as foundational supports. The brokerage also noted that rising freight volumes, supply-chain realignment, and heavy investments in roads, ports, and digital infrastructure are enhancing efficiency and reducing costs across the board.
Brokerage Bullish on Fundamentals and Technicals
Khandelwal Securities believes STLL is perfectly placed to capitalise on this favourable environment. "In this favourable industry environment, STLL is well positioned to benefit from an expanding market, increasing formalisation of logistics, and greater adoption of integrated transportation solutions," the report elaborated. It credited the company's timely execution and stronger processes for delivering operational improvements across its transportation, fuel trading, and finance activities.
The brokerage has initiated coverage on the stock with a BUY rating and a 12-month target price of ₹26.85 per share. This implies a potential upside of around 25% from current levels. On valuation, the report noted that the stock trades at 25.6x FY27E EPS, which is at a discount to the blended logistics and infrastructure sector P/E of 32x. This discount, coupled with expectations of revenue and Profit After Tax (PAT) growing by 30% and 122% respectively in FY27E, underscores what the firm calls STLL's "attractive valuation, scalable growth profile, and improving earnings visibility."
Technical Chart Points to Key Levels
Adding to the fundamental optimism, the technical chart analysis also suggests a buildup for a move higher. Mahesh M Ojha, Vice President of Research & Business Development at Kantilal Chhaganlal Securities, provided a detailed technical outlook. He observed that the small-cap stock has established a strong and crucial base at the ₹19.70 per share level.
"It is expected to give strong upside once it breaks above ₹22 on a closing basis," Ojha said. He advised existing shareholders to hold the scrip while maintaining a strict stop loss at ₹19.70. Upon a decisive close above ₹22, he expects the stock to touch ₹24 in the near term.
For investors with a longer-term view, Ojha outlined further potential. "On breaking above ₹24, we can expect the small-cap stock Sindhu Trade Links to touch ₹26 to ₹27 levels," he stated. He suggested that new investors could consider initiating coverage above ₹22 for initial targets of ₹24 and ₹27. Risk management is key: new investors must keep a stop-loss at ₹19.70, which can be trailed higher to ₹21.50 if the stock breaks above ₹24.
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