The FY24 has been a turnaround year for smallcap stocks, witnessing a significant rally with many stocks turning multibaggers. However, concerns over valuations raised by Sebi might moderate returns in FY25. While equity bulls partied hard in most of FY24, the Securities and Exchange Board India (Sebi) turned a party spoiler towards the end.
The midcap and smallcap segments of the stock market have seen significant gains in the past six months, outperforming the Nifty 50 and Sensex benchmarks. An analysis of stocks with a market capitalization of at least Rs 1,000 crore identified 10 companies that have delivered high returns but are still trading below the industry average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. These stocks include Suzlon Energy, Kalyan Jewellers India, Amber Enterprises India, Whirlpool of India, DLF, Brigade Enterprises, Godrej Properties, and Chalet Hotels.
Read more about BSE Smallcap index at new high; Angel Broking, Apcotex zoom 100% in a month on Business Standard. Bajaj Hindustan, Praj Ind, Zee Media, Tata Steel BSL, Dhampur Sugar, Gateway Distriparks, Jay Bharat Maruti and Gokaldas Exports have rallied between 60% and 90% in the past month
India’s ‘casino’ type midcap rally may be poised for a break
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Last Updated: Apr 22, 2021, 09:19 AM IST
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Fund managers at Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. and Smartsun Capital Pte said they are currently avoiding midcaps based on global economic cues and valuations.
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By Abhishek Vishnoi
The outperformance of India’s midcap stocks over their larger peers since the coronavirus pandemic engulfed global markets may take a breather, according to some investors.
Fund managers at Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. and Smartsun Capital Pte said they are currently avoiding midcaps based on global economic cues and valuations. Both said there is more safety in buying large stocks now that India has become the epicenter of virus resurgence in Asia, while inflation is set to rise in the U.S. and China as the world’s two biggest economies are rebounding.
India’s midcap rally may be poised for a break
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Last Updated: Apr 22, 2021, 09:19 AM IST
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Synopsis
Fund managers at Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. and Smartsun Capital Pte said they are currently avoiding midcaps based on global economic cues and valuations.
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By Abhishek Vishnoi
The outperformance of India’s midcap stocks over their larger peers since the coronavirus pandemic engulfed global markets may take a breather, according to some investors.
Fund managers at Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. and Smartsun Capital Pte said they are currently avoiding midcaps based on global economic cues and valuations. Both said there is more safety in buying large stocks now that India has become the epicenter of virus resurgence in Asia, while inflation is set to rise in the U.S. and China as the world’s two biggest economies are rebounding.