India’s top financial institutions, LIC and mutual funds, have suffered significant losses as the Nifty IT index plunged 21%. Fears of AI disrupting the traditional IT labour-arbitrage model are driving this downturn, with analysts questioning the long-term growth prospects of major IT firms. Investors face a dilemma between beaten-down valuations and uncertain future fundamentals.Read More
US equities have seen strong gains driven by AI mega-caps. Concerns about market concentration and high valuations are prompting investors to look beyond the US. Asia, including India, South Korea, and Indonesia, shows improving fundamentals. Select European markets, particularly manufacturing and defence, also present compelling opportunities for diversification in the coming months.Read More
After three decades in markets, Vishal Malkan emphasizes survival over prediction, highlighting psychology as key to long-term trading success. He stresses discipline, adaptability, patience, and focus, advocating for risk management and capital preservation as paramount. Malkan believes mental resilience, akin to a cricketer protecting their wicket, is crucial for navigating market volatility and achieving sustained profitability.Read More
Aequs is investing ₹230 crore in its consumer electronics division to cut debt and boost capital expenditure. The company’s aerospace segment shows strong revenue visibility with an $814 million order book. A new facility in Tamil Nadu will focus on aero engine components. Aequs aims for sustained growth by strengthening aerospace and scaling consumer electronics.Read More
With improving earnings visibility and more reasonable valuations, investors can deploy fresh capital in diversified equity strategies. Multi-cap and flexi-cap funds are well-positioned to capture opportunities across market segments. Broad-based growth is expected, driven by government initiatives and potential trade deal benefits.Read More
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