ICICI Prudential AMC advocates revisiting quality stocks as a long-term portfolio anchor amidst market volatility and tempered earnings expectations. Ihab Dalwai highlights the underperformance of quality stocks in recent years, presenting a favorable entry point for long-term investors. The fund emphasizes reasonable valuation, earnings resilience, and bottom-up stock picking across sectors and market caps.
FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding tax
Given the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basis would