Bino Pathiparampil, Head of Research, Elara Securities (India) Private Limited, highlighted that the banking sector currently offers strong growth visibility with minimal risks and excellent execution. Alongside banks, he noted that largecap life insurance and power utility stocks also stand out in the current market environment.
“If I have to pick one from that, I would stick to banks where growth visibility is good, risks are very minimal, and execution has been so far very good,” Pathiparampil said, adding that ICICI Bank remains the firm’s top choice.
On the broader market outlook, the brokerage maintains a positive stance on the automobile sector as sales figures begin to trickle in, with Force Motors already reporting strong numbers.
The Head of Research expects auto and general consumption demand to remain robust heading into the festive season for the current quarter and potentially the next. The momentum observed over the past two quarters is likely to sustain in the near term.
However, rising raw material costs pose a looming threat to profitability. While volume growth may remain strong, company margins could start taking a hit.
Elara Securities warned that automakers might pass these cost increases on to end consumers over the next one to two quarters, which could eventually risk dampening demand.The brokerage is adopting a wait-and-watch approach to the sector, as the situation remains dynamic. Future demand and margin stability will depend heavily on external factors, including oil prices, geopolitical risks, and associated logistical issues.
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