Kaynes Technology (Kaynes) is one of the prominent players in electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) services with three decades of experience (mainly in B-B).

The stock has rallied ~2.5x in the last six months led by market share gains and is currently trading at a P/E of 37/30x FY25/26E vs 5Y average 1Y-fwd P/E ~21x

Going forward, we expect markets to be volatile till the 1st half of 2024 even as the outcome of state and Central elections will be watched closely as would be the repercussions of the two geo political events. Though the local fund inflows have remained robust, we would need resumption of FPI flows once the global risk appetite revives. We continue to favour domestic oriented businesses and favour opportunities in the sectors like Materials, Pharma, Oil & gas, Small Finance banks, Petrochemicals, consumption, Power EPC and restructuring plays for the next year. With a focus on these themes, here are our 10 picks for Samvat 2080. These stocks have robust fundamentals and some margin of safety in their valuation to offer superior returns to investors.

While SBI always had the natural advantage of brand recognition and scale, the bank has gradually added other competitive moats in the form of a prolific sourcing edge, a YONO-powered digital stack, an unparalleled lean distribution model, and a potent combination of cross-sell focus and competencies

We initiate coverage on Stylam Industries with a BUY rating and a target price of INR 2,300 (22x its Sep-25 EPS). We like the company for its industry-leading growth and EBITDA margins, healthy balance sheet, and return ratio profile.

We expect NFIL’s PAT to grow at a 30% CAGR over FY23-26E, led by a 33% CAGR in EBITDA. We retain our BUY rating on Navin Fluorine, with a target price of INR 5,368 (WACC 11%, terminal growth 5.5%) on the back of (1) earning visibility given long-term contracts in speciality chemicals and HPP segments; (2) a tilt in sales mix towards high margin high-value business; and (3) capacity expansion-led growth

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has witnessed impressive growth in options volume but uncertainty around the technology shift has been the key overhang. The commodity exchange, in a press release, has indicated that the technology shift is underway and might happen three months ahead of the deadline.

Be cautious. Stock Futures are at ATH indicating higher leveraged positions. Nifty is in a short term downtrend and making lower tops and lower bottoms. It is below 20 day and 50 day SMA. 14 week RSI oscillator too is in decline mode, suggesting scope for more downsides in the near term

The long term upside targets for Nifty remains intact. Present downward correction is expected to be a buying opportunity.

Technically, FinNifty has broken down from last three days of consolidation and formed a bear candle