Ashwini Agarwal of Demeter Advisors advises Indian investors to ignore short-term market noise, including potential tariff impacts and IPO market activity. Despite current headwinds like weak earnings, he anticipates lower interest rates boosting domestic demand. Agarwal suggests a long-term view, highlighting opportunities in sectors like non-banking financial services, particularly MFIs, where valuations are attractive.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.
June 25, 2026