Siemens Ltd shares today rose 3.4 per cent and the stock is heading towards its biggest single-day gain since March 12.

The company has reported an 83 per cent rise in net profit in the January-March quarter.

Jefferies has increased the price target to Rs 1,520 from Rs 1,250, and has revised the EPS estimates upwards by 8-10 per cent for FY15-17.

According to Jefferies, the margins have improved by 250 bps YoY despite marginally lower revenue.

Further operating leverage kicks in with revenue recovery it says.

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