Mumbai Citi has downgraded India to underweight, citing persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges alongside weaker earnings projections. The brokerage anticipates an 11.7% upside for the Nifty, reaching 27,000. While acknowledging lighter market positioning, Citi’s earnings forecasts for FY27-28 are still factoring in the Iran War’s impact. Banks, telecom, defence, and pharma are favored sectors.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend