Sudip Bandyopadhyay bets on pharma, metals and select cyclicals as geopolitical risks ease

Easing West Asia tensions boost global markets, prompting investors to reassess opportunities. Market veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay favors pharmaceuticals, healthcare, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, education, and metals, citing earnings visibility and growth drivers. He advises caution on MTAR Technologies due to client concentration and a sharp rally.

IndiGo, SpiceJet and other tourism stocks surge up to 7% as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment

Indian airline and travel stocks up to 7% surged as U.S. President Trump announced an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This development is expected to ease geopolitical tensions, potentially reducing operating costs for airlines and restoring travel sentiment. Investors anticipate a normalization in global travel and aviation as […]

Why a Rs 72,000 crore fund manager refuses to chase power and defence rally now

ICICI Prudential’s Mittul Kalawadia advises caution on current market valuations. He notes that future growth is already factored into stock prices, limiting safety for new investments. Kalawadia highlights attractive opportunities in banking, select discretionary consumption, pharmaceuticals, and manufactured goods exporters. He also discusses the IT sector’s potential disruption by AI and the importance of position […]

Gold gains over 1% after US, Iran reach peace deal

Gold prices surged over 1% as U.S. and Iranian officials announced a peace deal to end their conflict, halt the U.S. blockade, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This development eased inflation and higher interest rate concerns, pushing oil prices down and reducing the likelihood of a December U.S. rate hike.

Global Market Today: Asian shares surge, oil skids on Gulf deal

Markets globally surged as a tentative US-Iran peace deal emerged, promising to ease inflation and reduce the need for interest rate hikes. Oil prices plummeted on the news, with Brent crude falling significantly. This development offers relief to central banks worldwide ahead of key policy meetings this week.