The market is pricing in a BJP victory with a majority in the upcoming general elections, but any disappointments could lead to a big setback for markets. Kedar Kadam says prefers largecaps over smallcap/microcaps and value stocks trading at reasonable valuations. In terms of sectors, we remain constructive on themes of capex (engineering/Infra/building materials), pharmaceuticals, 2-wheeler auto, and select specialty. chemical companies.
Debt funds pricing in a rate cut step up bets on long end of yield curve
Mutual funds have broadly stepped up their bets in longer-duration government bonds in 2024 as the likelihood of interest rates being lowered – even if
October 22, 2024