Identifying stocks: Do's and dont's
Stocks from different sectors need to viewed differently. Each sector is unique in its own way and so are the companies operating in that sector. At Equitymaster, here is a small attempt to help you understand how to look at stocks from various sectors.

AluminiumAluminium
AutomobilesAutomobiles
Auto AncillariesAuto Ancillaries
BankingBanking
CementCement
constructionConstruction

Domestic PharmaDomestic Pharma
EngineeringEngineering
Financial InstitutionFin. Institutions

FMCGFMCG
HotelsHotels
MNC PharmaMNC Pharma
PaintPaint
PowerPower

RefineryRefinery
retailRetailing
shipShipping
SoftwareSoftware
SteelSteel

SugarSugar

telecomTelecom

textileTextiles