Dubai realty slows amid geopolitical shocks; India emerges as preferred investment destination, suggest experts
Global real estate investment is shifting. Geopolitical tensions are making investors cautious about Dubai. Capital is now flowing towards India’s stable markets like Gurugram and Mumbai. Domestic demand is driving growth in India. Investors are prioritizing long-term fundamentals and quality assets. Dubai remains an option for rental income, but India is seen as a wealth […]
Planning child education with mutual funds? Expert suggests right fund mix and key portfolio tweaks
A 37-year-old investor seeks guidance on structuring her mutual fund portfolio for her children’s education. Expert Harshvardhan Roongta recommends rebalancing allocations by reducing small-cap exposure and strengthening large- and mid-cap holdings. The advice focuses on disciplined investing, clear fund categorisation, and maintaining a balanced portfolio aligned with long-term financial goals.
Don’t panic, stay invested: NSE’s Harish Ahuja advices retail investors amid global market volatility
Amid global market volatility, NSE’s Harish K Ahuja advises retail investors against panic selling, urging patience and a long-term perspective. He highlighted that India’s market fundamentals remain strong with positive GDP growth and industrial indicators, despite short-term fluctuations. Ahuja emphasized that disciplined, patient investors are likely to be rewarded.
Metals to shine? Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel, other stocks plunge up to 14% in one month; what lies ahead?
Metal stocks have plunged recently due to geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed commentary. However, experts anticipate a near-term surge in metal prices, driven by the Iran-US conflict and rising oil costs. Supply disruptions in the Middle East are particularly impacting steel and aluminum markets, with potential implications for Indian producers.
Concurrent losers: 14 smallcap stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Over the five trading sessions ending March 20, the Sensex benchmark remained largely flat with a slight negative bias, slipping just 31 points to close at 74,532. Although the index advanced in four out of the five sessions, a sharp decline of around 2,500 points on March 19 erased most of those gains. During the […]
US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil as prices cross $110 again. Will crude oil fall on Monday?
The US has allowed a temporary waiver on Iranian oil sales to ease surging crude prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions. However, analysts warn that supply disruptions and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could keep prices elevated, with forecasts suggesting oil may rise further despite short-term relief measures from policy actions.
FPIs dump Rs 31,831 crore in financials as total outflows hit Rs 52,703 crore in a fortnight
Foreign portfolio investors pulled out Rs 52,703 crore from Indian equities in the first half of March, with financials bearing the brunt. Broad-based selling, rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on markets, while select inflows into capital goods and metals indicate continued interest in domestic capex and infrastructure themes.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Balance portfolios, avoid midcap froth: Mirae Asset ShareKhan’s Somil Mehta
Mirae Asset ShareKhan’s Somil Mehta advises investors to stay disciplined amid rising volatility driven by global tensions and crude oil prices. He recommends balanced portfolios, a focus on large-cap and quality sectors, and avoiding overvalued mid- and small-cap stocks, while maintaining a long-term investment approach to navigate uncertain market conditions.
Don’t panic on geopolitics; use bonds as dry powder to buy equities on dips: Jiraaf’s Saurav Ghosh
Saurav Ghosh of Jiraaf advises investors to stay calm amid geopolitical volatility and use bonds as a strategic buffer. He highlights short-duration fixed income as a stable allocation and suggests deploying capital into equities during corrections, while closely tracking oil prices, inflation, and volatility indicators to navigate uncertain market conditions effectively.
Geopolitical tensions rising; diversify globally and rebalance toward defensives, says LGT Wealth’s Nikhil Advani
Nikhil Advani of LGT Wealth India advises investors to prioritise resilience amid rising geopolitical risks and market volatility. He recommends global diversification, defensive sector allocation, and phased investing, while highlighting opportunities in infrastructure and AI. ETFs and multi-asset strategies can help manage risk and capture long-term growth across global markets effectively.