Kumar Rakesh from BNP Paribas predicts weaker auto sales in September due to Pitru Paksha, with a potential rebound in October. The passenger vehicle industry shows low single-digit growth, while the electric two-wheeler market is gradually expanding. Tractor sales are expected to improve, driven by a normal monsoon and rural economy recovery.
ITC and Cochin Shipyard among stocks that Quant Mid Cap Fund bought and sold in May
Quant Mid Cap Fund added ITC, Lupin, and Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands to its portfolio in May, while exiting Cochin Shipyard, BHEL, and Ipca Labs.