New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Large-cap stocks in India are likely to outperform in the medium term, supported by stronger balance sheets and higher institutional ownership, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

By definition, the top 100 companies listed on stock exchanges by market capitalisation are classified as large-cap companies.

The combination of rising financialisation, expanding equity ownership and stronger corporate profitability is creating a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for investors in India, the financial services company said in its Annual Wealth Creation Study (2020-2025) last week.

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