Macquarie sees BJP, allies winning 230 seats in elections

Global investment major Macquarie has said markets are pricing in the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party winning 230 seats in the ongoing elections, calling that its "base case" as well.

Macquarie estimates a number around that range could spark gains of 5-10 per cent over one month in Indian shares while a number above 240 seats would spark 15-20 per cent gains.

By contrast, should BJP and allies clinch less than 200 seats, Macquarie says markets could fall 15-20 per cent over the next month.

BJP and its allies would need 273 seats to clinch a majority, although analysts say a number near it would comfort markets and raise the prospect of a more stable coalition.

Macquarie says the drivers of a rally after positive elections results could continue to be cyclical sectors such as financials, industrials and infrastructure.

Its top-five recommended cyclical stocks to buy for election results include Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Adani Port and Special Economic Zone and IRB Infrastructure Developers.

(Reuters)