** Jefferies expects Modi-led coalition government to
announce affordable housing scheme in upcoming budget, says
likely will lift growth in affordable housing loans
** Brokerage sees Aavas Financiers AVAS.NS and Home First
Finance Co India HOME.NS as direct beneficiaries
** AVAS, HOME add 5.4% each on the day
** Brokerage prefers Can Fin Homes CNFH.NS over LIC
Housing Finance LICH.NS among larger players
** CNFH and LICH up 2.3% and 4.3%, respectively
(Reporting by Hritam Mukherjee in Bengaluru)
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