Valuations of broking companies have halved since January 2008. Patient investors can start accumulating selective stocks with a long-term perspective.
Experts believe that investors should be invested in the banking sector for the long-term as it is a direct beneficiary of the robust economic activity in the country.
Strong demand for housing loans and stable real estate prices augur well for housing finance companies. Though the stocks are not cheap, they make good long-term investments.
Growth rates in sales and profits have been low in Q2 FY08 as expected while the stock markets are still high. What should investors do?
Q2 FY08 will be yet another milestone with skyrocketing growth in sales driven by strong growth in subscribers (33 per cent q-o-q and 50 per cent y-o-y) for the telecom sector.
While fundamentals remain intact, valuations of oil services companies have become attractive after the recent market meltdown.
Central Bank of India faces both the opportunities and challenges of any typical government owned bank but the issue price is reasonable.
The market seems to have rewarded stocks in advance building in the Q1 forecast. Investors need to take a cautious stock specific approach to avoid disappointments.
Despite the sharp run up in its share price post-IPO, Hanung Toys and Textiles looks attractively priced thanks to its booming business.
The Indian outsourcing story has been riding high on a cost arbitrage model. Will the scene change as the rupee appreciates?
Corporate India is likely to maintain its growth in the March 2007 quarter despite higher energy prices and rising interest rates
Since its peers are available at a cheaper valuation, investors can give the Euro Ceramics a slip.
Though Mudra Lifestyle's valuations look reasonable, the short-term upside is limited.
Besides being reasonably valued, the Indian Bank IPO has many triggers.
Though the outlook for 2007 remains positive, market experts advice investors to tone down their returns expectations.
Though 2006 was a year of historic highs for the stock market, the average investor is unlikely to have a great party this year end.
Even if real estate prices are zooming, housing finance players will continue to do well as the demand for home loans will remain strong.