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.
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fears
Nomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures rise