Market expert Nischal Maheshwari advocates a selective, valuation-conscious strategy across sectors like microfinance, banks, metals, autos, power, and defence. He highlights opportunities in PSU lenders and commercial vehicles, while cautioning on metals and defence stocks due to current valuations and volatility. Maheshwari also notes structural demand in data centres and a positive outlook for autos.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader