HDFC AMC’s Priya Ranjan suggests a “coexistence era” for ICE and EV technologies, with ICE vehicles maintaining dominance in commercial and entry-level segments. While EV growth is promising, infrastructure and cost parity remain challenges. Anticipated interest rate cuts in 2025 could stimulate financing-driven demand, particularly in rural markets and for commercial vehicles, potentially boosting entry-level vehicle sales.
Concerns settled, share buybacks could flow via exchanges again
Sebi is proposing to bring back share buybacks via stock exchanges. This reverses a decision made a year ago. New tax rules have resolved earlier