“Basis our in-house multi-factor model, Sensex’s fundamental value for Dec’24 is 77,400. Market value of Sensex in Dec’24 could be higher or lower than intrinsic value basis various factors,” says Pawan Kumar, Director — Investment Research & Advisory — Client Associates.
In an interview with ETMarkets, Kumar said: “We also advise investors to book profit in mid and small-cap stocks and reallocate to large-cap stocks,” Edited excerpts:
A) Indian equity markets are currently witnessing a goldilocks situation with steady GDP growth, moderate inflation, stable macro profile, and a double-digit EPS growth. In the medium to long term, Indian equity markets are likely to continue to deliver double-digit returns.
Nevertheless, mid & small-cap stocks are commanding a reasonable valuation premium as of now. Investors should be prepared for heightened volatility in this segment.
As far as short-term expectations are concerned, investors should stay away from predicting any short-term price movement of key indices.
Basis our in-house