Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 36% in 1 year

The market continues to be in range-bound mode and the bears are making a serious comeback attempt. So, it is time to be cautious and look beyond what the Nifty and Sensex are doing. Also, focus on market breadth and especially what is happening in the mid-cap segment. Why? Because the mid-cap segment reflects the broader market sentiment better than any other segment. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.