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These largecaps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and upside potential of more than 25%
While the recent up move in large caps has made them cover some of the differential which has developed in the valuations between mid and large stocks. If one looks at the long term average, there is still a scope of mean reversion. It might happen in both ways, mid-cap witnessing some profit booking and large caps doing relatively well in the corrective phase of the markets. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
Infra and defence mutual funds dominate returns chart in first half of 2024
The first half of 2024 showcased the dominance of infrastructure and defense-based mutual funds in the market. While some international funds faced challenges, strategic investment decisions were crucial. Diverse performances emphasized the need for a well-rounded portfolio strategy to navigate the market effectively.
In 10 years, India no longer a charity case, it's the driving force of world economy: Sanjeev Sanyal
There are no such things as poor people. They are poor places. Say two brothers grew up in Moradabad. One of them stays back in Moradabad and another went off to Dubai. After five years, one person will be earning a lot more than the other. Why does this happen? It is because places matter, says Sanjeev Sanyal
Technical picks: LIC, Tata Investment Corporation among 5 stocks that can rally up to 17% in short term
Domestic benchmark indices Nifty50 and S&P BSE Sensex opened at fresh record highs. Amid this unstoppable bull run, numerous analysts have provided their technical perspectives on several stocks, identifying potential gains of up to 17% in the near term. Here's a compilation of 5 tech picks:
Infra trumps sectoral mutual fund peers with 29% returns in 2024, so far. Should you invest?
The five top schemes in the infrastructure mutual fund category are, Bandhan Infrastructure Fund-Reg(G), LIC MF Infra Fund-Reg(G), Quant Infrastructure Fund(G), Canara Rob Infrastructure Fund-Reg(G) and Invesco India Infrastructure Fund(G).
No formal proposal to enter health insurance, says LIC
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has clarified that there is currently no formal proposal for it to enter the health insurance space. This clarification comes amid expectations that composite licenses may be permitted by amending the Insurance Act, which currently does not allow life insurers to underwrite health insurance policies. A parliamentary panel had earlier suggested the introduction of composite licensing for insurers to undertake life, general, or health insurance under one entity, which could lead to cost savings and offer customers more choice and value.
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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.
Insurance stocks offering good defensive positions with strong value additions: Sanjiv Bhasin
Amid election result uncertainties, staying invested is advised. Anticipated market rebound post-results may drive new highs. Favorable fundamentals support quality stock buying, especially in insurance and banking sectors. Opportunities also seen in mid and small-cap stocks like Rattan Power.
Not a market for bargain hunters; look beyond June 4 for investment opportunities in next five years: Abhay Agarwal
Abhay Agarwal, Founder & Fund Manager at Piper Serica, discusses market focus on earnings, growth, and India's economic potential post-event. Grasim's expansion into the paint segment and Titan's nervousness are key points. Agarwal also says he expects the Birla Group will get re-rated because of various things they are doing like the Novelis IPO which was pending for a long time, which will unlock capital for Hindalco.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on LIC, Suzlon Energy, Inox Wind and Hindalco
Investec brokerage firm upheld its buy recommendation for Hindalco, while Nuvama initiated coverage on Inox Wind and Suzlon Energy with buy ratings, respectively. Goldman Sachs has given LIC a neutral rating following its Q4 results.
Buy Life Insurance Corporation of India, target price Rs 1270: Motilal Oswal
Life Insurance Corporation of India, incorporated in the year 1956, is a Small Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 642619.77 Crore) operating in Financial Services sector.
Expect LIC’s VNB margin to grow 2-3%, India embedded value to surge at least 10% in FY25: Siddhartha Mohanty
LIC Chairperson Siddhartha Mohanty highlights significant growth in India embedded value and VNB margins, aiming for further growth. Market seeks clarity on VNB margins. Expectations include a 10% increase in IEV this year. Mohanty further says that in the current year, focus will be on catering to certain segments and a specific product will be designed for those segments.
JP Morgan maintains overweight rating on LIC post Q4 results, sees 29% upside
JP Morgan maintains 'Overweight' rating on LIC post Q4 results, setting target price of Rs 1,340. LIC's market share growth and strong earnings drive stock performance.
LIC Q4 net profit up 2.5%, declares Rs 6/share dividend
The insurer reported profit of ₹13,421 crore in the same period last year. The solvency ratio improved to 1.98% from 1.87% last year. LIC announced an interim dividend of ₹6 per share.
RIL, banking stocks drive Sensex 150 pts higher; Nifty above 22,900
Benchmark equity indices opened higher on Tuesday, driven by index heavyweights like Reliance Industries and banking stocks, with BSE Sensex up 0.15% and Nifty50 up 0.19%.
Q4 results today: LIC, NMDC among 236 companies to announce earnings on Monday
236 companies, including LIC and NMDC, to announce Q4 results. LIC reported a 49% rise in Q3 earnings, while NMDC saw a 62% increase in consolidated net profit.
LIC Mutual Fund changes exit load for four equity schemes
LIC Mutual Fund alters exit load structure for four equity schemes, notified via notice-cum-addendum. Effective from May 27, the duration shifts from 12 to three months
Aggressive hybrid mutual funds deliver up to 55% return in one year. Should you invest now?
JM Aggressive Hybrid Fund, the topper in the category, delivered 55.48% return in the last one year. Bank of India Mid & Small Cap Equity & Debt Fund gave 47.28% return in the said period.
Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Biocon, Info Edge, LIC Housing; Jefferies upgrades M&M
JPMorgan retains overweight rating on LIC Housing Finance, Nomura favors buy rating on Info Edge, BofA Securities suggests buying Biocon, and Jefferies upgrades M&M to buy.
LIC granted 3-year time to achieve 10% public shareholding
LIC gets 3-year extension from Sebi to comply with minimum public shareholding norms, delaying government's possible offer for sale. Investors relieved as stock jumps 3%. Sebi rules mandate 25% public float, with new companies given 3 years to comply. PSU insurer's majority stake owned by Indian government. Finance Ministry grants PSU insurer exemption from 25% MPS norms till 2032.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: LIC MF’s Sumit Bhatnagar shares 3 investing themes for next decade
Sumit Bhatnagar says: "Power, defense and capex are structural themes that are expected to play out over the next decade. While the space has seen significant re-rating and a significant portion of returns are priced in, I believe these themes still appear attractive from a medium to long term perspective."
Akshaya Tritiya today: Gold ETF AUM doubles in 3 years to Rs 33,000 crore
Gold ETFs have seen exponential growth, with assets doubling to Rs 33,000 crore in three years. In the last one year, gold ETFs have offered an average return of 15.47%.
Government gains PSU muscle as stocks climb peaks
The value had touched a high of 22% of total market capitalisation of listed firms in June 2009, dropping to a low of 5.1% in September 2020 before doubling since then, according to data from primeinfobase.com. Re-ratings amid large valuation discounts, high dividend yields, record cash flows and news of possible privatisation triggered a sharp rally in public sector companies over the last three years.
Regulatory tightening over? Time to revisit. 5 housing finance stocks with upside potential of up to 39%
To some the news of the possible changes in project finance by banks and other sectoral lenders might appear to have come out of the blue. But the fact is that RBI has been in a process of tightening and cleaning up the system of every segment and subsegment of banking and financial services for more than the last one and a half years. Infact the first set of companies where the tightening of the norms was implemented were housing finance companies. Right from raising capital to disbursement norms, everything was tightened. Whenever there is tightening of norms, stocks from that sector tend to correct. Same has been the case with housing finance companies, they have underperformed in the last one year of bull run. But as the companies adjust to new norms, there will be some players who probably would make a comeback faster. Given the fact that despite all the problems which the sector has faced, it has still grown on an overall basis and there is no reason to believe that this will not happen in future.
Self-reliance! Mutual funds holding in NSE-listed companies at all-time high in Q4 even as FIIs pull away
The share of FIIs was down by 51 bps quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), resulting in the gap between FII and DII holdings narrowing further to an all-time low in this quarter. The DII holding is now just 9.23% lower than the FII holding.
Value of LIC's investment in Adani stocks jumps 59% to Rs 61,210 crore in FY24
LIC, the state-owned insurance behemoth, has seen a 59 per cent rise in value of its investments in Adani group companies in 2023-24 fiscal year after the conglomerate made a smart recovery since being hammered by a damning short seller report.
This large cap mutual fund gave 15% returns in three years; should you invest?
ICICI PRU BLUECHIP: The biggest offering in its category, this large-cap fund emphasises on individual stock selection for outperformance rather than taking bold sector calls. It avoids the ‘growth at reasonable price’ segment and prefers a mix of ideas from two opposing themes. We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
Norges Bank of Norway supports ICICI Securities delisting
The move of the Norway-based Norges Bank provided a shot in the arm of ICICI Securities' plan to delist itself as it needs two-thirds of the public shareholders' support to pass the resolution.
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