Kotak Mutual Fund’s Mandar Pawar anticipates domestic themes like consumption, autos, and cement to fuel market growth. He expects earnings momentum to strengthen in H2FY26, driven by improving rural demand, festive tailwinds, and rising construction, despite global trade uncertainties. Pawar favors consumer discretionary, autos, and cement sectors, while also highlighting potential in specialty chemicals and energy transmission.
PSU bank stocks soar up to 8%, but HDFC, Axis and other private lenders fall up to 5% after Q2 results. Why the sharp divide?
PSU bank stocks surged up to 8% on Monday, led by Punjab National Bank after its Q2FY27 earnings beat estimates. In contrast, private lenders such
October 19, 2026