Citi has downgraded India’s market rating to ‘neutral’ due to high valuations and moderating earnings growth forecasts. While acknowledging India’s strong macro story and potential US trade deal, the brokerage finds its earnings outlook less compelling compared to its expensive valuation. Citi favors banks, NBFCs, healthcare, and telecoms, while remaining underweight on IT, metals, and staples.
Melody effect: Wrong ‘Parle’ stock hits 5% upper circuit for 4th day, up 21% since PM Modi’s gift for Meloni
Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the fourth consecutive session amid speculation that investors are mistaking it for unlisted FMCG major Parle
May 25, 2026