Shreyash Devalkar reveals where smart money is heading as AI roils markets and IT stocks are in turmoil

The artificial intelligence storm that roiled global markets has visibly shaken Indian IT stocks, but for seasoned fund managers, volatility often presents opportunities. Shreyash Devalkar, head of equities at Axis Mutual Fund, spoke to ET Now to share his unfiltered view on the AI-powered sell-off, and where investors should position themselves in this fast-changing landscape. […]

Sour grapes? Piyush Goyal refutes Congress and calls the India-EU trade deal a win-win situation

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has pushed back against Congress’s criticism of the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU), dismissing the objections as misplaced and politically motivated. He described the pact as a “win-win” agreement that would boost economic growth, expand opportunities for businesses and deepen the country’s involvement […]

The automotive sector shifts gears in the third quarter; TVS Motors, Maruti Suzuki top buys, says Siddhartha Khemka

The Indian auto sector has staged a strong recovery in the third quarter, supported by a timely holiday sales tax cut, healthy retail growth and disciplined inventory management.The revival in demand was broad-based across two-wheelers, passenger cars and commercial vehicles, with volumes increasing sharply year-on-year during the quarter. Two-wheel combustion engine volumes rose in the […]

Oman’s new car insurance rules: Insurers must pay drivers for delayed car repairs – The Times of India

Car repairs postponed? Oman now forces insurers to pay you in cash for each additional day In a significant shake-up to Oman’s car insurance landscape, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has introduced sweeping reforms that now require compensation from insurers if car repairs are not completed on time, a first in the Gulf region and […]

Indian stocks risky in foreign sales, high valuations; auto, metals, monopolies safer bets for 2026: Ajay Srivastava

According to Ajay Srivastava, Managing Director at Dimensions Corporate, continued selling from foreign investors, high valuations and policy-driven sectoral movements keep Indian equities risky despite the index’s resilience.Speaking to ET Now, Srivastava said foreign investors have sold nearly ₹2.74 lakh crore worth of Indian equities, a signal that domestic investors should not ignore. “If global […]

Defense stocks still have firepower; BEL, HAL, Data Patterns among the top picks: Pankaj Pandey

In a conversation with ET Now, Pankaj Pandey, head of research at ICICI Direct, shared his sector-wise view on automotive, chemicals, defense and jewellery. He believes the market continues to show strong performance in certain sectors, although valuations remain critical for investors. Automotive sector: M&M leaders, Eicher shines in the premium segmentWhen asked about the […]