EQUITY VALUATIONS
What CJI Chandrachud's ‘stratospheric’ market remark means for equity markets
Indian headline indices' record hitting spree has raised alarm bells among sections of market enthusiasts and the latest to jump into the bandwagon is the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud who has advised market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to exercise caution in order to safeguard investors’ money.
Valuations take centre stage as Sensex touches new peak
Majority of the Sensex constituents now trade above their respective long-term average valuations. It means investors need to be selective while accumulating blue chip names.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: Earnings likely to be next big trigger for equity markets; shifting to quality makes more sense: Vikaas M Sachdeva
But it seems like the markets have regained confidence. Third term, same government, acceleration towards infrastructure investment I think that is what is driving this optimism.
Valuations are up... will profits keep pace?
The market's high valuations necessitate positive earnings surprises for comfort, with bond yields and investor sentiment influencing market trends significantly.
Modern markets demand more than historic valuations. A new era emerges
The Nifty trades at a high TTM PE of 23x, nearing historical highs. Mid-caps' 70% premium over large-caps is unprecedented. Despite disappointing recent events, fears of a looming market correction akin to past bubbles persist.
Midcaps stocks for long term investors: 5 stocks from different sectors with right financial & growth matrix and upside potential of up to 49%
Buying quality stocks should be one of the basic principles while investing in markets. But when one is buying mid-cap stocks this principle becomes even more important for multiple reasons. At this point of time, when valuations are high and small corrections can lead to strong negative reactions in stock prices. So, while capital gains is the objective, never lose the perspective of protecting capital from sudden shocks. Now how does one do it? Look at the underlying business which is best understood by going through its annual report and look at a certain basic ratio in order to figure out how much return that underlying business can generate in best and worst case.
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Expect a return of 12-13% from largecaps in 3-5 years: Sanjay H Parekh
The roadmap for consolidation of fiscal deficit will continue. The banking balance sheets are very strong. The corporate balance sheets because clearly those are also at all-time low on leverage.
Industrials strong, but be careful about valuations: Hiren Dasani of Goldman Sachs Asset Mgmt
"Emerging market equities, as an asset class, are not seeing inflows. They have seen outflows. The US is doing much better than the broader emerging market. The other dynamic is there is also a very strong AI (artificial intelligence)-driven theme that is driving the markets like Taiwan, which is a global supply chain for the entire AI-related and semiconductor segments"
Promoters on a selling spree amid red hot D-Street valuations
As the question of stretched valuations continues to swirl through Dalal Street, promoters seem to be firmly on course toward breaking the hitherto all-time calendar-year stock dilution record - set in the 2020 Covid era. So far in 2024, both domestic and overseas promoters have sold shares worth nearly ₹65,000 crore - not far from the 2020 high watermark of ₹78,500 crore.
Equity taxation tweaks, PSU disinvestment among 6 factors that could break markets: Kotak Equities
Indian benchmark index Nifty 50 has surged by 1,682 points or 7.6% since the June 4 debacle, driven by non-institutional investors and select institutional investors, as noted by Kotak Institutional Equities. The market's sentiment remains positive despite potential risks, with a focus on upcoming state elections and regulatory oversight.
MFs sound caution on ‘excessive’ valuations in mid & small-caps
The share of mid-cap and small-cap companies in India's total market value reached a record high in May. Fund managers caution that the sharp rise in these shares may be excessive, citing excessive valuations in the segment.
Kotak Institutional Equities disagrees with 'bullish' valuation of power stocks NTPC, Power Grid
Kotak Institutional Equities has expressed disagreement with the investor bullishness in the electricity sector, particularly regarding NTPC and Power Grid stocks due to 'wrong valuation methodologies'.
How to play MF portfolio in Modi 3.0? Prefer largecap funds over mid & smallcap: Alekh Yadav
We believe that government support, coupled with a favorable monsoon, will lead to an increase in rural consumption, making it a theme we favor.
Stocks to buy after Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: 5 stocks with up to 23.2% upside potential
While the 4 June crash eroded investor wealth, it may have eased stretched valuations. Experts believe the BJP-NDA government’s economic agenda will largely remain unchanged, though some priorities will be adjusted. Even before the election-induced jolts, the markets had been witnessing volatility. To counter the near-term shocks, invest in companies that have shown stability in the past.
FPIs take out Rs 14,800cr from equities in Jun on poll results, attractive Chinese stock valuations
Foreign investors withdrew nearly Rs 14,800 crore from domestic stocks in the first week of this month, influenced by India's Lok Sabha election results and attractive valuations of Chinese stocks.
FPIs net sellers of Indian equities at Rs 14,794 crore in June so far
Foreign portfolio investors were as unenthusiastic in June so far, as they were in April and May when they offloaded shares worth Rs 38,158 crore. Domestic institutional investors, however, continued to repose their faith in D-Street and remained on the buying side.
What does FPI short positions mean for Nifty bulls?
ICICI Securities has set a forward target of 10% upside in one year, against the long-term expected returns of 14%. Despite the short term volatilities due to elections, the forecast appears to be improving, it said.
Hindalco, HUL, GAIL among 24 stock recommendations by Yes Securities
Yes Securities has mentioned 24 stocks across 8 sectors, including Hindalco, HUL, GAIL, in its conviction list, stating that the markets tend to perform well after the election results.
Bears Stranglehold: Will markets fall 10% and should you worry?
Markets rebounded on Wednesday after a steep decline, but experts warn of a possible 10% correction. With PM Narendra Modi set to take oath on June 8, market assurance remains a key factor.
SBI, GAIL, HAL among 43 stock ideas as BJP’s bear case scenario plays out
PhillipCapital predicts positive trends with BJP's potential return to power. Top stock picks recommended by the brokerage include ICICI Bank, SBI, Infosys and others.
Consumer stocks have edge over capex-linked ones after shock poll verdict
Indian consumer-focussed companies are likely to shine, while capital spending-linked firms could suffer as the government shifts its policy focus to support lower-income segments, fund managers and analysts said on Wednesday, a day after a surprise result in the national elections.
FPIs take out Rs 25,586 cr from equities in May on poll jitters, attractive valuations in China
GDP growth numbers released on Friday painted a very optimistic picture. Q4FY24 GDP growth came in at 7.8 per cent surpassing the 6.7 per cent expectation, while the full-year FY24 growth stood at 8.2 per cent
If BJP loses power Nifty valuations can crash to pre-NDA levels, warns UBS
In case the ruling BJP fails to retain its single majority but forms a govt with the NDA with a majority (> 272 seats), then the market can be slightly less confident about policy stability as fiscal consolidation could be slower than envisaged. Historically, any underperformance triggered by poll results tends to reverse in the medium to long term, as Street and businesses adapt to new government policies.
ChrysCapital sets sights on pharma buyout deals
ChrysCapital, led by MD Kshitij Sheth, aims to acquire Indian companies in the formulation business with potential valuations of $200 million-$500 million, focusing on growth and eventual public listings.
Mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms jump Rs 1.85 lakh cr; Reliance, HDFC Bank sparkle
Nine of the top-10 most-valued firms together added Rs 1,85,320.49 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries Ltd and HDFC Bank stealing the show with maximum gains, in line with rally in equities.
Sebi moots relaxation in valuation norms for alternative investment fund
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed providing relaxation on the framework pertaining to valuation of investment portfolio of alternative investment fund (AIF).
Deutsche Bank lifts S&P 500 year-end target to Street-high of 5,500
Deutsche Bank has raised its 2024 year-end S&P 500 target to 5,500, the highest among major brokerages, banking on strong corporate earnings to support equity valuations.
Mcap of 8 of top 10 most valued firms climbs Rs 1.47 lakh cr; LIC, Reliance major gainers
Eight of the top-10 most valued firms, including LIC and Reliance Industries, added Rs 1,47,935.19 crore in market valuation last week. The BSE benchmark climbed 1,341.47 points, and NSE and BSE conducted a special trading session on May 18 to test their readiness. LIC's valuation soared by Rs 40,163.73 crore, and Bharti Airtel's valuation also saw significant growth.
Doing nothing could be the riskiest thing of all
The cost of “doing nothing” in markets can indeed be substantial, but that pales in comparison to the cost of complacency when the margin of safety erodes. And when a large section of the market participants adapt to surviving in a low margin of safety environment, wild swings when least expected become the norm.
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