SBI Securities’ Sunny Agrawal anticipates a constructive second half for equity markets in 2025, driven by rate cuts, tax benefits, and revived capex. He suggests focusing on rate-sensitive sectors and themes like steel tubes and railway wagons. While geopolitical tensions may cause short-term crude oil volatility, overall, prices are expected to remain benign, benefiting various domestic sectors.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank’s net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank’s net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total