Attractive valuations in the IT sector are drawing investor attention despite patchy short-term fundamentals, with outsourcing opportunities remaining intact. Consumer durables and retail stocks show continued potential driven by urbanization and a growing middle class. Private banks are also appealing due to attractive valuations and stable asset quality, with earnings expected to recover.
Sensex falls 50 points, Nifty above 24,050; Eternal, Sun Pharma, TechM rise 1%
Indian stock markets traded mixed on Monday, with Sensex dipping slightly and Nifty inching higher amidst rising oil prices due to Iran-US tensions. While some