Stock picks of the week: Stocks with consistent score improvement and return potential of more than 36% in 1 year

The way the Nifty and Sensex moved on Friday will make many think of volatility again. But it could have been just profit-booking after a strong upmove in recent days. The fact is, with valuations still not cheap, the probability of volatility hitting the street is always high. So, be ready for it. In such times, if you are taking fresh exposure to equity, ensure that there is some level of quality as far as the business and fundamentals are concerned. 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.