SBI Securities’ Sunny Agrawal anticipates a constructive second half for equity markets in 2025, driven by rate cuts, tax benefits, and revived capex. He suggests focusing on rate-sensitive sectors and themes like steel tubes and railway wagons. While geopolitical tensions may cause short-term crude oil volatility, overall, prices are expected to remain benign, benefiting various domestic sectors.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong
July 29, 2026