Mirae Asset’s Siddhant Chhabria anticipates a multi-year consumption upcycle in India, fueled by easing inflation, tax reliefs, and a rural rebound. The fund is overweight on consumer discretionary stocks, expecting them to outpace staples due to faster growth potential and margin recovery. He highlights the potential impact of the 8th Pay Commission and tax benefits on discretionary spending.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.