Diwali delights: Unveiling the top 10 PSU giants that sparkled on the Stock Market

Diwali delights: Unveiling the top 10 PSU giants that sparkled on the Stock Market

Kamal Mansuriya
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A deep dive into the remarkable returns and strategic forces driving the surge from Diwali 2022 to Diwali 2023

The festival of lights brought not just joy but also substantial returns for investors in certain Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) companies. Looking back from Diwali 2022 to Diwali 2023 the stock market witnessed remarkable surges with some PSU giants outperforming expectations. In the same time frame BSE Sensex gained 8.48 per cent and Nifty 50 gained 9.56 per cent. In this article, we will delve into the top 10 Indian PSUs that experienced the most significant returns during this period, exploring the factors that contributed to their success.

 

Company Sector Market Cap
(Crore)
Return
(%)
LTP
(Nov 10, 2023)
The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. Chemicals 46,680 515.27 721.4
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. Infrastructure 32,578 320.59 156.25
Ircon International Ltd. Infrastructure 14,432 260.63 153.45
REC Ltd. Finance 85,790 244.22 325.8
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Finance 96,825 243.01 74.09
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. Finance 94,944 238.79 287.7
The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. Bank 11,181 212.39 108.4
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. Ship Building 39,986 209.99 1982.55
UCO Bank Bank 44,261 196.16 37.02
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. Mining 12,051 171.36 378.95

 

Factors Driving the Surge:

Sectoral Growth: Companies in sectors like infrastructure, finance, defence and mining experienced significant growth due to increased demand and favourable market conditions.

Government Initiatives: Various government initiatives and policies may have played a role in boosting sectors such as infrastructure, finance, and mining.

Global and Domestic Economic Factors: The global and domestic economic landscape including commodity prices and international market trends can influence the performance of these PSUs.

Financial Health: The financial health of these companies including efficient management of resources and strategic decision-making likely contributed to their impressive returns.

Investor Confidence: Positive market sentiment and increased investor confidence in these PSUs could have driven the surge in stock prices.

 

The journey from Diwali 2022 to Diwali 2023 has been particularly rewarding for investors in certain Indian PSUs. The substantial returns witnessed by these top 10 companies highlight the resilience and growth potential of the public sector in India. Moving forward keeping an eye on these companies and monitoring market dynamics will be crucial for investors seeking to capitalize on future opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of the Indian stock market. Wishing you a very Happy Diwali from DSIJ and family and hoping that your holding stocks will be on the list next Diwali.

 

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Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. 

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