Indian equity markets are navigating a sideways trend due to valuation concerns and liquidity dynamics, according to Dipan Mehta. Continuous mutual fund inflows are preventing corrections, while fundamentals are hindering strong rallies. GST cuts are expected to boost consumer lending, benefiting banks and NBFCs through increased demand for high-ticket items on EMI.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking