JPMorgan downgraded Indian equities to neutral from Overweight, warning the Nifty could fall to 20,500 in a bear-case scenario, implying a 15% downside. While the long-term outlook remains intact, near-term risks such as elevated valuations, Iran war uncertainty and energy disruptions persist. The brokerage flagged earnings risks, with analysts cutting FY27 estimates and trimming MSCI India EPS growth forecasts.
Sandip Sabharwal sees strength in financials, warns of IT sector headwinds
India’s top IT firms reported mixed earnings, grappling with near-term pressures and AI-driven structural shifts, leading to subdued growth forecasts. While IT valuations have become