ICICI Securities reports that defensive sectors like FMCG, IT, and healthcare have seen their market-cap share drop to a 20% low since 2011, from 30% in 2020. Their profit pool share also plummeted to 16%, while valuations remain high at 32 times P/E. Meanwhile, cyclicals’ P/B ratios have surged significantly from 2020 bottoms.
Apollo Micro Systems shares rally 9% as Q2 net profit jumps 56% YoY
Apollo Micro Systems has reported an impressive rise in Q2 earnings, with net profit soaring by 56% compared to last year. Revenues spiked 72%, hitting