Nifty50 and Sensex fell over 4% due to Middle East tensions and a shift of FII funds to cheaper Asian markets. IT stocks remained resilient amid this decline. Retail investors are advised to be cautious and avoid bottom fishing in Mid and Small Caps. Sectors such as healthcare, pharma, and IT are showing strength.
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