On valuations, the P/E ratio of the small-cap index (Nifty Small Cap 250) is similar to that of the large-cap (Nifty 100) index, at around 19-20x on two-year forward earnings (excluded loss-making companies in the aggregates). However, the projected earnings growth for small-caps is higher, at 18% for the next couple of years versus 8-10% for large-caps. So, growth-adjusted valuations are not that expensive for small-caps.
Tech view: Nifty faces resistance from short-term moving averages, forms small negative candle. How to trade tomorrow
After acting as support for months, the 10 and 20-day exponential moving averages (EMAs) have recently been breached. These EMAs now pose resistance around 25,150-25,200,
October 16, 2024