Stocks in 2021
The stock market had one of its greatest years in 2021, with numerous stocks providing excellent profits to investors. Given the recent correction in individual company valuations and recovery in the underlying economy, stock investors believe that opportunities are emerging in the broader market. In 2021, equity markets rallied strongly, with the Nifty up 22% and the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 outperforming with gains of 43% and 53%, respectively.
The pandemic, which had eased out made way for a resulting fast recovery in economic activity, propelled the Nifty to a new high of 18600 in October 21. Consistently favourable earnings surprises prompted a market rerating and surge.
However, by December ‘21 the market had corrected its upward rise, prospects of the market looks great for 2022. Here are the best stocks to invest in 2022.
Best Stocks to Invest in 2022
ICICI Bank
In major categories including Retail, SME, and Business Banking, the bank is experiencing a robust resurgence in business patterns. Margin expansion is aided by a consistent combination of a high yielding portfolio and a low-cost liabilities franchise. By FY24E, we predict RoA/RoE to improve to 2% /16.6 percent.
Bharti Airtel
On an annualised basis, the latest tariff rise of 20% in prepaid plans would result in consolidated EBITDA growth of 13% in 2QFY22. Bharti’s decreased retention and superior network capabilities also allow for a solid EBITDA improvement. On the heels of stable earnings growth, we see opportunity for a re-rating in both the India and Africa businesses.
Polycab India
The firm has a solid brand and is a prominent participant in the fast-growing wires and cables industry. It has a large distribution network and a diverse product line. It is one of the country’s most backward-integrated cable and wire makers.
Kajaria Ceramics
According to market gurus, Kajaria Ceramics is a good investment. According to them, the tile segment would be one of the main benefactors of the real estate sector’s expansion after the budget announcements of 2022.
Reliance Industries
Reliance Industries’ potential and dominant positioning in each of its product and service portfolios provide it assurance in producing long-term value at a Target price of Rs 2,850. RIL’s consumer business will be the key source of growth in the future.
Tata Steel
TATASTEEL has been drifting lower in a correction phase after reaching a high of 1534 in August 2021. The stock looks to have paused its downtrend and entered a stabilization after finding support at 1065, which is close to the 38.2 percent retracement level of the rising advance from 250-1534. If short –terms gains are to be considered the latest upward traction in the stock should encourage you in early part 2022.
TCS
During the pandemic Tata Consultancy Services was able to build a strong client base and increased its earnings. As the industry leader, we anticipate that the company’s momentum will continue and that it will continue to expand.
L & T
In the Indian market, L&T remains the strongest bet on the capex cycle. If and when the order inflow picks up, we believe L&T will have a strong profits growth momentum. The sale of Nabha Power, a share sale in L&T IDPL, and the monetisation of the Hyderabad Metro are all potential asset monetisation prospects for the corporation, making it a safe a profiting investment option.
Above are few of our best picks for 2022, apart from these the Budget – 2022 will open up many other sectors for profiting in the 2nd quarter of the year.