Renewed India-Pakistan tensions have sparked investor interest in Indian defence stocks, with companies like Cochin Shipyard and Bharat Dynamics seeing significant gains. Anticipation of increased defence spending and potential export opportunities are driving this surge. While long-term prospects remain strong, some fund managers caution about the current elevated valuations and the pace of the rebound.
Mid- and small-cap pressure persists as valuation concerns deepen: Harsha Upadhyaya
Amidst DII buying and FII outflows, mid- and small-cap corrections are driven by valuation and earnings realities, according to Harsha Upadhyaya. He advises caution in