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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.

As Nifty and broader market continue in bullish mode with very minor corrective moves, the upward movement is being led by some heavyweights like Reliance and some of the pressure that banks were keeping on the Nifty has gone off. On the other hand, there are clear signs of profit booking in the broader market with market breadth not being as positive as it used to be. Making the list are financial services stocks which have seen a fall which was led by essentially one large private sector bank. Now they have reached levels where analysts are again positive on the long-term prospects. 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. This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.

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