ICICI Prudential AMC’s Anand Shah notes muted global ferrous metal profitability due to strong Chinese exports, impacting steel company earnings. He is optimistic about margin recovery in select chemicals and metals, citing attractive valuations. While positive on manufacturing, particularly defense and railways, valuations are becoming less appealing. Cement sector consolidation and potential demand growth offer opportunities.
West Asia tensions rattle capital goods stocks; L&T, KEC slide
Engineering and capital goods stocks are under pressure due to the Iran-Israel conflict, with the BSE Capital Goods index falling nearly 4%. Companies like Larsen
March 5, 2026