Indian markets experienced heavy selling pressure due to modest GDP and corporate earnings estimates. Only four smallcap stocks posted double digit weekly returns, while 176 fell significantly. Foreign investors sold nearly $2 billion, and rising US bond yields impacted sentiment. Key earnings and macro data, including India’s CPI release, will guide market direction.
UBS upgrades Bajaj Finance shares, LT Finance as it sees NBFCs better placed than banks. Here’s why
UBS upgraded Bajaj Finance to Neutral and L&T Finance to Buy, citing improving asset quality and a revival in unsecured lending. The brokerage sees scope