Defence, financial services, discretionary in structurally good position: Viraj Gandhi of SAMCO MF

Despite higher nominal valuations, selected sectors continue to offer a compelling view of structural growth. Viraj Gandhi, CEO, SAMCO Mutual Fund, believes that defence, financials and consumer discretionary sectors are well-positioned to benefit from policy support, balance sheet strength and changing demand dynamics. He advocates a momentum-based, risk-calibrated approach to navigating the current market cycle.Edited […]

Handily below fair value, but big opportunities ahead: Nimesh Chandan lists sectors to watch

Despite the consolidation phase, Nifty is trading below its intrinsic value, says Nimesh Chandan, CIO of Bajaj Finserv Asset Management. He believes this undervaluation represents a strong entry point for investors, with earnings growth expected to accelerate in FY26-27. Chandan is bullish on BFSI, consumer, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and home improvement as key alpha generation sectors.Edited […]

Foreign suitors court Indian banks

RBL Bank MD and CEO R Subramaniakumar recently compared Emirates NBD Bank’s (ENBD) proposal to acquire a 60 percent stake in RBL Bank, through a primary infusion of about $3 billion (₹26,850 crore) to “bees attracted to flowers to collect nectar and pollen”. The CEO’s comment also reflects ongoing developments in the country’s fast-growing banking […]

Icici Bank reports the lowest failure percentage to private colleagues in the past 3 tax years

Icici Bank has reported the lowest course of employees to large lenders in the past three financial years, which reflects a higher stickiness as a result of competitive remuneration and a better working environment. During the last three financial years, the industry has also witnessed a long -term decrease on an annual basis. The course […]