ICICI Direct’s Pankaj Pandey believes India’s Nifty has structurally transformed, making historical valuation comparisons obsolete. He suggests current valuations, though seemingly rich at 20x FY27 PE, are justified by evolving business models and high-growth companies. Pandey favors BFSI, particularly AMCs and banks, and advises against holding excessive cash, recommending instead a shift to defensive large-caps during market downturns.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others