Guidelines  1. The Grader captures the first two of the three intrinsic factors that drive a stock: valuation, returns and growth. Since growth is volatile and difficult to capture through a metric, we have used only the first two factors. In place of growth we have provided long-term...

We had mentioned in last week’s closing report that Nifty, Sensex might be under pressure. The major indices of the Indian stock markets were range-bound during the week and closed with minor gains on Friday over last Friday’s close. The trends of the major indices in the course of the week’s...

Two weeks ago, I shared some general thoughts on multi-baggers, how hard it is to identify them, and promised to share my thoughts on what are some of the characteristics of multi-baggers—of course, with the benefit of hindsight. Here are some pointers that may help.    A ‘new’ idea...

We had mentioned in Wednesday’s closing report that Nifty, Sensex had paused for breath. The major indices of the Indian stock markets were range-bound on Thursday and closed with small gains over Wednesday’s close. On the NSE, there 655 advances, 1,034 declines and 375 unchanged. The major...

The major indices of the Indian stock markets opened higher on Wednesday and closed flat. On the NSE, there were 828 advances, 861 declines and 374 unchanged.      Broadly negative global cues, especially owing to the political uncertainty in the UK, subdued the Indian equity...