Indian markets see renewed investor interest in pharma, speciality chemicals, and exchange-traded services, with recent earnings showing mixed signals. Pharma valuations are attractive, with Sun Pharma and MNCs like GSK and Pfizer showing promise. Speciality chemicals require patience, while BSE’s performance is linked to market sentiment and NSE’s upcoming listing.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong