According to the data from Ace Equity, about a dozen state-run companies have delivered between 50-170 per cent return in the current calendar year, with at least four turning multibaggers as of September 19. However, this performance has been concentrated to select pockets. Only stocks related to petroleum refinery, coal mining, defence and banking stocks have been able to outperform.
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This strength is underpinned by robust domestic demand, a sustained capex cycle, and relatively limited exposure to global shocks compared to developed markets.