Retail Sector Largest Wealth Creating Sector Between 1995 And 2020

The Consumer/Retail sector is the largest wealth creating sector between 1995 and 2020, according to Motilal Oswal 25thAnnual Wealth Creation Study. The same study points out that Infosys, Reliance and Kotak Mahindra-Fastest, Biggest, & Most Consistent Wealth Creator, respectively, between 1995 and 2020. Kotak Mahindra is also the top All-round Wealth Creator.

"Consumer/Retail sector is the largest wealth creating sector between 1995 and 2020. In the last 5 years, Tasty Bite Eatables is the Fastest Wealth Creator, Reliance is the Biggest and Pidilite is the Most Consistent. Time is a friend of good companies and enemy of bad companies. In 25 years, successful companies grow to unimaginable levels in sales, profits and market cap," the Motilal Oswal 25thAnnual Wealth Creation Study.

According to the study of the 1,300 companies listed in 1995, only 100 companies have created meaningful wealth.

"Stock returns are slaves of earnings power and growth. In the very long run, valuations matter less. The future always holds a lot more promise. Over 50% of current market cap is made up of listings post 1995. Equity investing is complex. A checklist is an excellent tool to bring discipline to the process," the study has stated. The study has also created a 25 wealth creators for the next 25 years.