Growth story a bit disturbed, but we are better than most Asian markets: Hitendra Dave, CEO, HSBC India
Businesses are adjusting supply chains due to the ongoing conflict. Indian companies possess stronger financial health than before the pandemic. Equity markets have seen a correction, making valuations more reasonable. HSBC aims to become a top private bank in India. The bank is also focusing on transaction banking and global investing options for affluent clients.
Goldman downgrades Indian equities to ‘market weight’ from ‘overweight’
Goldman Sachs has downgraded Indian equities to ‘market weight’ from ‘overweight’, citing slower earnings growth and crude price concerns. The brokerage cut its Nifty 12-month target to 25,900, anticipating downside risks in the next 3-6 months due to unpriced earnings cuts. Despite recent gains, Goldman remains overweight on select sectors but downgraded cyclicals and downstream […]
MSMEs tap working capital amid rising input cost pressures
MSMEs and other industries are experiencing higher working capital utilization as input costs escalate due to the US-Israel conflict. This trend, driven by slower cash flows and margin pressures, is prompting lenders to ensure adequate liquidity support. Sectors like hospitality, chemicals, and basmati rice exporters are expected to see increased drawdowns and fresh sanctions as […]
Amidst sell-off, Nifty top 10 equal weight index looks like a good bet
Investors with higher risk appetite are eyeing Nifty Top 10 Equal Weight Index schemes following a market sell-off. The index’s recent underperformance, driven by foreign institutional selling, presents a potential buying opportunity with attractive valuations in large-cap stocks.
Investors switch to cash from stocks and bonds like it’s 2022
Investors are selling stocks, bonds, and gold, increasing cash holdings due to the Iran war’s geopolitical and macro uncertainty. This mirrors strategies from the Ukraine invasion, with concerns of an energy price shock fueling inflation and prompting central banks to consider rate hikes instead of cuts.
18 BSE 500 firms outshine FY25 metrics in just 9 months; finance, capex plays lead surge
Stealing the show: Only 18 BSE 500 firms surpassed their FY25 revenue, EBITDA, net profit and margins in the first 9 months of FY26 l Finance & capital goods cos led the pack amid credit growth and infrastructure push
Top 5 mutual funds which are better than fixed deposits in 1 year. Check details
Five debt mutual funds, primarily from the credit risk category, have delivered higher returns than traditional fixed deposits over the past year. However, these funds come with higher risk. Investors should assess risk appetite carefully before considering such short-term alternatives to conventional bank deposits.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Healthcare, infra, financials look attractive after recent market fall: Sachin Bajaj, CIO, Axis Max Life Insurance
Markets are volatile due to geopolitical events and rising crude oil prices. Sachin Bajaj, CIO at Axis Max Life Insurance, sees opportunities in healthcare, infrastructure, and financials. He advises investors to stay invested in quality assets. India’s growth story remains intact despite short-term uncertainties. Elevated commodity prices could impact corporate earnings and margins.
Allocate 10–20% globally; stagger investments amid volatility: Alekh Yadav, Sanctum Wealth
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a crude oil shock, global markets face heightened uncertainty. Investors are advised to diversify 10-20% of their portfolio globally, favoring emerging markets and Japan, with a staggered approach to fresh investments due to currency fluctuations and macro shifts.
Shri Ram Navami 2026: Are commodity markets MCX and NCDEX open today? Check 2026 holiday list
India’s largest commodity exchange, MCX, will observe a partial trading holiday today for Shri Ram Navami, resuming in the evening. Equity markets NSE and BSE are fully closed. NCDEX will remain shut for the entire day. This follows a strong performance in Indian equity markets on Wednesday.