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In 2008, the IPO of a power company got subscribed in less than a minute of its opening and the size of that issue was Rs 11,563 crore. This just shows the desire to own power sector stocks at that point of time. From those days of frenzy to the nadir in 2014, when power companies were on the top of the list of NPA of the banks. Power companies have seen both the extreme of valuations. It is a sector where after many failures and to some extent a consolidation, some companies have emerged which know how to deal with all kinds of economic and industry cycles. That is probably the reason why a number of companies from the power sector have seen a sharp re-rating in the last one year. Hoping the survivors have learnt their lessons.

Every industry has different operating conditions which have high correlation with the kind of ROE companies in the industry generate. The bigger question is how sustainable that number is. Of all the stocks, which our algorithms come up with, we took companies from, FMCG, software, financial services and speciality chemical. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or strong buy .

At a time when worrying about what will happen to the global financial markets is the norm, it is better to stay focussed on long term wealth creation and companies which have the right combination to make it. Of all the stocks, which our algorithms come up with, we took companies from four sectors: defence, FMCG, agrochemical and natural resources. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or strong buy .

While the recent performance of stocks like REC, PFC and recently listed IRDEA has brought focus back to one segment of power companies. But the fact is that in the last few years, the sector has been going through a consolidation. Some of it was forced by the banks due to many companies going under the IBC and some due to the fact that any industry which has gone through a troubled phase of almost a decade, the players who are able to survive tend to get more attention because they have learnt the art of surviving a tough phase which is one most important feature for long term survival. Power sector stocks are now catching up with what the market has witnessed in the last few years.

If one has to go by recent indications from management of different auto companies, the mood in the industry is positive about the forthcoming festive season. For the auto industry, headwinds like rising input cost, stagnant demand are becoming things of the past for the majority of them. Now if the festive season goes well, then auto stocks might see another push. Though if the metal prices start to rise some companies might face minor issues with their margins. So while being bullish, being watchful.

ET has learnt that Russia had serious doubts about Pakistan's plan to buy crude oil and asked Islamabad to buy a single shipment to show that it was serious about the import. Russia is dismayed that Pakistan has not yet begun the procedure for the initial shipment of crude oil, according to Moscow-based sources.

We take a look at Quick restaurant space ( QSR ) except the two stocks which would come on top of your mind. Jubilant Food Works and Westlife. These are other 4 companies which have got listed in the last few years and have been getting analyst attention. But there is a dichotomy, while scores are not so good, expected price performance is reasonably good. The list is based on upside estimated by the analysts, with the highest potential stock coming on the top of the list.

Junk food is bad for health, but having it once in a while is ok. Similarly, having some exposure to the companies which are selling them also may not be bad for one's portfolio, From having only two listed companies, Jubilant and Westlife, the OSR space saw many other players getting listed on the bourse in the last three years. After initial euphoria in which they got very high valuation, these stocks have not been in the limelight for some time. Partially because of valuations being high, but also because of the fact the churn in the shareholding which is held by private equity players is still in process of taking place. Will these stocks make a comeback in this festive season?