Indian markets experienced heavy selling pressure due to modest GDP and corporate earnings estimates. Only four smallcap stocks posted double digit weekly returns, while 176 fell significantly. Foreign investors sold nearly $2 billion, and rising US bond yields impacted sentiment. Key earnings and macro data, including India’s CPI release, will guide market direction.
Avoid euphoric valuations, keep cash for better entry points: Pankaj Tibrewal
Pankaj Tibrewal of IKIGAI Asset Managers finds current valuations too high for new investments. Defence sector valuations are especially prohibitive. Cement sector, particularly in South
May 16, 2025