Nilesh Shah of Kotak AMC remains optimistic about consumer discretionary spending, citing tax rebates, reduced EMI burdens, and the upcoming 8th Pay Commission. He favors midcap IT leveraging AI and consumer discretionary over staples, driven by increased focus on healthcare, travel, and QSR. While IPOs and promoter stake sales offer market supply, selective investment is crucial.
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