Vedanta’s demerger has boosted shareholder value. The combined market capitalization of the parent and four new entities surged significantly. Investors are showing a premium for pure-play exposure to sectors like aluminium and oil and gas. Vedanta Aluminium is the dominant value driver. The residual Vedanta entity also holds substantial valuation. Smaller verticals are yet to see a rerating.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain