Paint stocks such as Asian Paints, Akzo Nobel surged up to 4% on Tuesday as crude oil prices dropped significantly. This decline followed remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting a swift resolution to the conflict involving Iran. Lower oil prices are beneficial for paint manufacturers as petroleum products are key raw materials. This development could lead to reduced input costs and improved profit margins for these companies.
AI may hurt IT today, but it could create the sector’s next growth engine: Baroda BNP Paribas MF
AI may disrupt traditional revenue streams in India’s $280-billion IT services industry, but Rohan Korde of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund believes it could also