The Nifty50 index is likely to float in the range starting from 8,200 on the downside and can go upwards till 11,900 on the upside, which means a new record high for the index is possible.
With Lok Sabha elections 2019 just around the corner, investors are skeptical of putting fresh money into equity market. As fear of populism grows, risk-to-reward ratio looks slightly unattractive for the Indian market.
Even though the upside from here looks muted, there could be plenty of action on the sectoral front, said the global investment bank, especially in themes such as private banks, IT, etc.
Nifty hit a record high of 11,760 in August 2018.
In terms of sectoral outlook, one should look at sectors that are likely to benefit most under different scenarios. The portfolio composition should reflect your view of the possible outcome in the general elections.
“Evaluating various scenarios, we think the risk-reward looks unattractive for India market, but best for private corporate lending banks (especially those with retail liability franchise), rural-focused names and IT,”.
“It is also unattractive for small and midcaps (SMIDs), infrastructure and industrials. While macro policy discipline has been visible since the 1990s, valuation has been influenced by policy narrative and investor sentiment there of,” added the note.
Investelite Research analysed 4 possible scenarios:
a) BJP single-party majority;
b) BJP-led coalition;
c) Congress-led coalition;
d) Third Front coalition.
Based on the market chatter, it looks like the Street is factoring in the first 2 scenarios. Many investors that are perennially bullish on the India market have also started mentioning that fundamentals may not be impacted by whichever government comes to power.
The big question now is – where should one put their money?
In terms of market performance, investors will be happy if BJP forms the government with a full majority. In this case, Nifty is likely to hit a record high and head towards 11,900 by December 2019. The rage is 10,000 on the downside and 11,900 on the upside.
In case the BJP-led coalition takes an oath, the market is likely to sustain current valuation and head towards 11,300 levels on the upside and 9,400 will act as a strong base for the markets.
If Congress-led coalition takes center stage, Indian market could get de-rated, but actual policies would drive multiples later. The likely range under this scenario is 8,800-11,300.
If third front comes to power, it would result in de-rating and Nifty could potentially drift towards 8,200 while the upside remains capped at 10,000.
In terms of sectoral outlook, one should look at sectors that are likely to benefit most under different scenarios. The portfolio composition should reflect your view of the possible outcome in the general elections.
Scenario 1: If BJP emerges as a single party majority than investors should be better off investing in cyclical and rate sensitive.
Sectors which will be impacted positively are infrastructure/industrials, corporate lending banks including SOE, auto, consumer discretionary, housing NBFCs, property, oil downstream companies, and SMIDs.
Scenario 2: If BJP-led coalition comes together to form the government than the view is that infrastructure/industrials, consumer staples, and SMIDs will benefit the most.
Scenario 3: If BJP fails to form the government and Congress-led coalition takes charge at the center then infrastructure/industrials, NBFCs, oil downstream companies, and SMIDs will be in focus.
Scenario 4: However, in case Third Front coalition forms a government then infrastructure/industrials, NBFCs, oil downstream companies, and SMIDs will benefit the most.
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