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Citi cuts Nifty's target to 27,000 on earnings, macro risks from raging Iran war

Citi Research has lowered its year-end Nifty 50 target to 27,000, citing escalating Middle East war risks impacting India's growth and corporate earnings. Surging oil and supply shocks are worsening the economic outlook, with potential disruptions to LPG, LNG, fertilizers, and petrochemicals. The brokerage also downgraded the auto sector to 'neutral' due to price spikes and potential semiconductor issues.