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Theme-based investing: What if you had invested Rs 1 lakh in these themes?

30 August 20236 mins read by Angel One
Railways emerged as the top-performing theme among all, whereas PSU banks emerged as the second-best theme in terms of return in the last one year.
Theme-based investing: What if you had invested Rs 1 lakh in these themes?
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Have you, as an investor, ever explored the approach of theme-based investing? In the ever-evolving world of investing, strategies that revolve around specific themes or trends have gained significant traction. Thematic investment has its own benefits and drawbacks. If you are actively engaged in the market, then you would be aware that Railway stocks, Defence stocks, Shipping stocks, and so on are currently buzzing. So, let’s delve into this article to figure out what would have happened if you had invested Rs 1 lakh in the themes mentioned below.

Theme: Railways
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
IRCON International 113 179% 25000 69750
RVNL 130 295% 25000 98750
IRFC 50 132% 25000 58000
Railtel 192 102% 25000 50500
Total Return 177% 100000 277000
Theme: EV Battery
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Exide 261 64% 30000 49200
Amaraja Batteries 626 23% 40000 49200
Kabra Extrusiontechnik 438 15% 30000 34380
Total Return 33% 100000 132780
Theme: EV Buses
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Olectra Green-tech 1194 92% 30000 57600
Ashok Leyland 189 27% 40000 50800
JBM Auto 1555 292% 30000 117600
Total Return 126% 100000 226000
Theme: PSU Banking
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
J&K Bank 87 179% 30000 83700
UCO Bank 32 166% 40000 106400
Maharashtra Bank 39 117% 30000 65100
Total Return 155% 100000 255200
Theme: Renewable Energy
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Tata Power 248 7% 25000 26750
Borosil Renewables 431 -25% 25000 18750
Inox Energy 430 395% 25000 123750
JSW Energy 351 11% 25000 27750
Total Return 97% 100000 197000
Theme: 5G
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Tejas Network 840 38% 25000 34500
HFCL 71 -5% 25000 23875
Tech Mahindra 1201 16% 25000 29000
Sterlite Technologies 153 -11% 25000 22127.5
Total Return 46% 75000 109502.5
Theme: Sugar
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar 23.6 141% 25000 60250
Balrampur Chini 389 14% 25000 28500
Dalmia Bharat 365 7% 25000 26750
Dhampur Sugar 266 13% 25000 28250
Total Return 44% 100000 143750
Theme: Liquor
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Som Distillery 320 260% 25000 90000
Tilaknagar Industries 210 175% 25000 68750
Radico Khaitan 1260 19% 25000 29750
Sula Vineyard (YTD Returns) 512 56% 25000 39000
Total Return 128% 100000 227500
Theme: Artificial Intelligence
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Affle 1089 -18% 20000 16458
Cyient 1590 89% 20000 37800
Happiest Mind 905 -10% 20000 18000
Zensar Technologies 506 120% 20000 44000
Saksoft 317 214% 20000 62800
Total Return 79% 100000 179058
Theme: Defence
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Astra Microwave 383 4% 20000 20800
Cochin Shipyard 847 124% 20000 44800
MTAR Tech 2242 36% 15000 20400
Paras defence 732 8% 15000 16200
Premier Explosive 1160 124% 15000 33600
GRSE 789 163% 15000 39450
Total Return 75% 100000 175250
Theme: Green Hydrogen
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
BPCL 358 10% 25000 27500
GAIL 118 32% 25000 33000
IOC 92 30% 25000 32500
Oil India 277 47% 25000 36750
Total Return 30% 100000 129750
Theme: Drones
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
Bharat Electronics 135 31% 30000 39300
Bharat Forge 1074 49% 40000 59600
Rattan India 57 12% 30000 33600
Total Return 33% 100000 132500
Theme: Semiconductor
Company Name CMP Rs 1-Year Return % Investment Rs Investment Value Rs
ASM Technologies 470 -20% 30000 24000
HCL Technologies 1161 27% 40000 50800
MIC electronics 28 84% 30000 55200
Total Return 30% 100000 130000

The Railway theme emerged as the top performer among all the themes discussed in this article, generating an impressive return of 177% in the last year. On the other hand, PSU Banking stood as the second top-performing theme, generating a return of 155% during the same period. The least-performing themes during the last year were Semiconductors and Green Hydrogen, which generated returns of 30% each during the same period. Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet, and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet, and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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