ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI, defence, power: Investors need to be selective as valuations turn expensive, says Aditya Khemani

Aditya Khemani, Head of Equities at Invesco Mutual Fund, believes investors need to be particularly selective at this stage. He cautions against confusing strong earnings momentum with business quality, especially when red flags such as weak cash flows or stretched valuations are overlooked. While India’s growing domestic liquidity provides a cushion against sustained FII selling, […]

Oversold Nifty could see a short-term rebound: Analysts

Indian stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, have extended their losing streak for a fifth week. Analysts suggest the indices have entered oversold territory, indicating a potential short-term rebound. Traders are advised to consider specific strategies like a Bull Put Spread for the September 29, 2026 expiry. Several top stocks, including Kotak Mahindra Bank and BHEL, […]

Gold prices dip as oil-driven inflation concerns weigh

Gold prices witnessed a slight decline, primarily driven by surging oil prices, raising inflation worries among traders. With an 86% probability of a US interest rate hike on the horizon, consumer prices saw a notable rise in August, further solidifying expectations of increased rates. As higher interest rates typically reduce gold’s allure, other precious metals […]

Anthropic’s AI warning may weigh on chips, but trade seen intact

AI executives are calling for a deliberate slowdown in the pace of advanced model development. This plea may lead to short-term pressure on stocks of chipmakers and supply chains. However, experts suggest that the long-term repercussions will be minimal. The surging demand for computing resources and semiconductors remains robust, surpassing available supply. Investors are closely […]

IPO rush continues: Rs 24,500 crore worth of issues to hit primary market this week

The primary market anticipates a busy week with five mainboard and six SME IPOs. NSE’s substantial IPO will lead primary market activity, opening on September 17. Several other mainboard offerings and SME IPOs will also open for subscription this week. Ten mainboard companies and four SME firms are scheduled for their stock market debuts. This […]

Can SS Retail IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?

SS Retail plans a ₹360 crore IPO to fund expansion and working capital needs. The company’s revenue and profit saw significant annual growth between FY24 and FY26. Geographic concentration in Maharashtra and supplier dependence present key business considerations. The business faces intense competition from established online and offline electronics retailers. Investors may await improved geographic […]