The stock market is betting the new government will focus on sectors such as banking, infrastructure, power, highways and telecom to boost growth.
ET has compiled a list of 10 stocks that could benefit the most from a policy push.
Company | CMP | YTD Return | Reason |
ICICI Bank | 1469 | 33% | Lower Inflation & fiscal deficit. Positive Interest rate perspective |
L&T | 1525 | 42% | well leveraged to take advantage of a demand uptick if the capital expenditure cycle revives. benefi t from value unlocking in the next 1-3 years. |
Maruti | 2215 | 25% | Strong competitive position, sharp rebound in volumes driven by consumer sentiment improvement and product launches, potential market-share gains and higher margins. |
ONGC | 417 | 46% | Subsidy rationalisation and higher gas price |
SBI | 2569 | 46% | The stock currently trades at a discount to the long period average (LPA). At 25% premium to LPA, the upside potential is 48%; it is 121% to its peak valuation. |
HPCL | 434 | 83% | lower oil price, which will reduce subsidy losses, and diesel price hikes, which will reduce working capital and interest costs |
LIC Housing | 335 | 52% | steady growth in NII and reversal of provisions on teaser loans. Besides, margin and asset quality improved on a sequential basis |
Motherson Sumi | 260 | 42% | strong business franchise, increasing content per vehicle, a likely revival in industry demand and rising exports. |
Oberoi Realty | 225 | -4% | good play in the realty sector given visible and relatively small land bank, comfortable debt/equity ratio and better governance and proven execution. |
Shree Cement | 6255 | 44% | market leader in the northern region |
ET 20/5/2014
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