11 stocks which are likely to get earnings boost

Analysts predict a tepid earnings season for companies in the quarter ended September compared with a year ago. The profit of 30 top companies that form the Sensex is expected to grow 2-4 per cent on a consolidated basis, according to Bloomberg estimates. Market participants believe weak results could weigh down stock prices, which have firmed up since the RBI cut rates by 50 bps.

But, investors who believe companies with relatively better earnings could be insulated from any weakness could look at stocks such as Indiabulls Housing, Bajaj Finserv, Supreme Industries, Torrent Pharma and Cipla. Revenues and profits of these companies are estimated to grow at least 20 per cent in the quarter from a year ago.