Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC, emphasizes the importance of evaluating PSU stocks individually, being mindful of valuation, especially in low-floating stock counters. Areas like private banks, IT, pharmaceuticals, rural-focused FMCG, and certain segments of PSUs such as banks and the defense sector hold potential for better earnings growth. The market expects moderate returns with focus on bottom-up stock picking.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap
August 25, 2026