Deven Choksey on 3 insurance stocks to invest in now

Deven Choksey, MD of DRChoksey FinServ, says private sector insurance companies are relatively more favourable from a growth perspective. Valuation-wise, some of them have already started scaling up. There is good potential in the likes of SBI and HDFC Life and also Bajaj Life Insurance business. He likes those businesses from an investment perspective.

Rural recovery to power financials, NBFCs poised for revival: Punita Kumar Sinha

Punita Kumar Sinha suggests focusing on quality, defensives, and FMCG, anticipating a boost from a better monsoon. She recommends a domestic-focused portfolio including financials, particularly NBFCs benefiting from a recovering rural economy. While IT valuations are reasonable, a catalyst for increased spending remains uncertain due to ongoing trade and immigration concerns.

Pantomath Group asset management arm launches Rs 2,000-cr Bharat Bhumi Fund

The Wealth Company Asset Management, part of Pantomath Group, plans to launch Bharat Bhumi Fund. The fund will be worth Rs 2,000 crore. It will target the real estate sector. Rakesh Kumar and Bhavya Bagrecha will lead the fund. Peter Sharp joins as advisor. The fund will invest in data centers, warehousing, and residential projects.