New-age companies are increasingly showing profits just before IPOs, often due to one-time gains or accounting adjustments, raising concerns about sustainability. Investors are urged to scrutinize earnings quality and focus on cash flows and core operations rather than headline profits to avoid an overoptimistic view.
Large and midcaps better placed than smallcaps in current phase: Shibani Sircar Kurian
Despite market swings, seasoned investors find comfort in reasonable valuations and historical trends, according to Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian. She highlights banking as a