Bull run in PSU shares faces earnings risk

Ruchit Jain advises caution in betting on a broad rally in India's state-owned firms. Recent earnings of SJVN Ltd and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd offer little support. Jefferies sees potential for re-rating due to governance improvements, infrastructure spending, and maximizing value of state assets. For now, the PSU index’s relative strength index — a gauge of price momentum — is at the highest level in more than two decades.

Feb 16, 2024 - 05:00
Bull run in PSU shares faces earnings risk
Ruchit Jain advises caution in betting on a broad rally in India's state-owned firms. Recent earnings of SJVN Ltd and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd offer little support. Jefferies sees potential for re-rating due to governance improvements, infrastructure spending, and maximizing value of state assets. For now, the PSU index’s relative strength index — a gauge of price momentum — is at the highest level in more than two decades.