With flat growth in annual premium equivalent and a dip in the value of new business, HDFC Life s investors may need to rethink expectations as growth slows and valuations remain high
In the last year, the differential in valuation between, mid and largecap stocks has increased very sharply. This differential is even more striking given the fact it has come even in spaces like private sectors which have been getting premium valuation for decades. If the market remains under the control of bulls there is a probability that over the next few quarters, markets may see a mean reversion. It might happen both ways, midcap witnessing some profit booking and large caps doing relatively well in the corrective phase of the markets. The first indications of that appear to be already in place with some largecap companies from the manufacturing space doing well. 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.
In the last few weeks, just because one bank has underperformed and was able to drag the market lower, that does not mean everything in one of the most important sectors of the economy, which is BFSI, is bad. This distinction needs to be made because in BFSI space every segment has a very different operating matrix and hence the growth path. So, while banks might be under pressure, AMCs have been doing well. Similarly, life insurers are under pressure but the general insurance companies have done well. So rather than a broad brush, have a look at companies individually for better decision-making. So rather than a broad brush, have a look at companies individually for better decision-making as analysts are bullish on many companies in the financial services space.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd climbed 4.03 per cent to Rs 1,579.70 on BSE. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd was up 4.22 per cent at Rs 525.45.
While the under current of the market is still bullish but as corrections and consolidation are part of every bull market, nifty is moving in and out green, there are clear signs of profit booking taking place in the broader market with market breadth not being as positive as it used to be. While the initial part of any volatility is led by large caps, there is a higher probability that the large caps are able to stabilize much before any part of the market. So, if one is thinking of fresh exposure to the market it would be better to stick with large caps. 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.