Nifty 50 Forecast: Projected to Hit 35,000 in 3 Years Fuelled by Earnings Growth and Consumption
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New Delhi, March 16 (NationPress) The Nifty 50 index in India is poised to reach levels between 34,000 and 35,000 within the next three years, driven by earnings growth, robust consumption patterns, and an increase in banking credit, as stated in a report released on Monday.
The report from the investment platform smallcase suggests that these factors, along with ongoing investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, could push Nifty's earnings per share to Rs 1,281 in FY27, Rs 1,463 in FY28, and between Rs 1,650 and Rs 1,700 by FY29.
During the last four years, mid-cap stocks have outperformed large-cap stocks, especially when global markets faced volatility due to various geopolitical conflicts, the report noted.
Indian markets have shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 12.7 percent, demonstrating significant resilience with most geopolitical events leading to short-term corrections of 2 to 8 percent, followed by quick rebounds within weeks.
This performance is attributed to the strength of the domestic economy, improving corporate earnings, and a rise in retail participation in the stock market, according to the firm.
Assuming the index continues to maintain its current valuation multiple of around 20.9x earnings, it could result in a CAGR of approximately 12.8 to 14 percent, the report added.
Mid-cap stocks have reportedly achieved a CAGR of about 18.4 percent during this timeframe, compared to 13.4 percent for small caps and 9.8 percent for large caps.
Defence and aerospace sectors have emerged as significant beneficiaries from increased geopolitical tensions, bolstered by rising global defense budgets and enhanced domestic procurement programs, the report highlighted.
The oil and gas sector has also historically performed well amid geopolitical crises, driven by supply disruptions and rising crude oil prices. Similarly, commodity-linked sectors, including metals and mining, have experienced periods of outperformance during times of supply constraints and surging commodity prices.
Meanwhile, manufacturing and capital goods sectors are gaining traction as global supply chains undergo essential structural changes, the report suggested.
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