Markets may enter a consolidation phase despite a better-than-expected Q4, says Sneha Poddar of Motilal Oswal. She expects real earnings momentum to emerge only in H2FY26, with Q2 likely marking the bottom. Time correction may continue as fresh triggers remain limited. Meanwhile, downgrade pressures may ease as global cues, including China and trade tensions, show signs of stabilizing.
Earnings growth to stay robust at 14–16%; IT correction a buying opportunity: Vikas Khemani
India’s IT sector is poised for a comeback, with AI expected to boost, not hinder, growth. Vikas Khemani of Carnelian Asset Management sees excessive pessimism,