In the latter half of May, foreign funds favored telecom, services, capital goods, and consumer goods, with telecom experiencing significant inflows due to the Singtel-Bharti Airtel deal. Conversely, IT saw the largest outflows amid concerns about the US economy and geopolitical shifts. Investors realigned portfolios, recognizing unwarranted sell-offs in services and FMCG sectors due to a rural demand pickup.
Value addition key for Tata Steel as prices fall and costs increase
Tata Steel saw strong revenue growth in the June quarter, driven by higher realisations. However, global steel prices are softening, and coking coal costs are