In the olden days, many might recollect, that while talking to their father or grandfather, they often referred to "bluechips" in their portfolio. Almost every household, well versed with the advantage of holding stocks, had these stocks - ACC, Gwalior, Indian Rayon, Orkay, Mafatlal Industries, Century, Great Eastern, DCW, Mukand, Tisco, Phillips, Standard Mills, L&T, Tata Chemicals, Scindia Steamship. Voltas was such a favourite too