Devina Mehra warns against chasing small caps and calls them a stock-specific play

Indian equity markets may not have posted outsized gains over the past year, but benchmark indices have shown resilience despite a challenging global and domestic environment. The Nifty has returned almost 10% on a total return basis in the past year, a performance that seems reasonable given the volatility that investors have faced. However, beneath […]

Consolidation before the next rally? What charts say about Nifty, New Years picks and sectors

Indian equity markets started the week on a positive note, but the momentum quickly faded, with benchmark indices running largely within the range over the past few sessions. According to Jigar S Patel, Senior Manager – Equity Research at Anand Rathi, the broader technical situation remains optimistic, although near-term consolidation is likely. Useful: consolidation before […]

Earnings recovery and cheap valuations make India a good bet despite FII caution: Siddharth Vora

According to Siddharth Vora, executive director of PL Asset Management, Indian equity markets appear to be entering a more constructive phase after months of limited movement, supported by better earnings visibility, favorable macro conditions and attractive relative valuations.Speaking to ET Now, Vora said the recent recovery in the markets is not just year-end optimism but […]

For the time being, the markets are limited to a bandwidth; wait for earnings and macro signals for the next bull run: Ashi Anand

Indian equity markets may show renewed cheer on the broader side, but the next decisive step will depend on earnings visibility, currency stability and progress in the India-US trade deal, said Ashi Anand, founder and CEO of IME Capital, who believes that in the near term, markets are likely to remain within a certain range […]

Support for comprehensive consolidation; cars and global technology offer better risk-reward: Ajay Srivastava

Indian equity markets are likely to remain in a prolonged phase of consolidation, with limited upside potential in the near term, as valuations remain under pressure and earnings growth struggles to meet expectations, Ajay Srivastava, Managing Director at Dimensions Corporate, said in an interview with ET Now.Srivastava warned that the December quarter earnings season could […]

Nasdaq plans almost 24-hour trading. What does this mean for the Indian stock markets?

US stock exchange Nasdaq’s plan to introduce 24-hour trading in US stocks could change the way Indian markets respond to global signals, even if it does not fundamentally change the structure of domestic trading, experts say.According to a report from Reuters, Nasdaq is preparing to file paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US […]

By Improving Consumption Signals, Strategic Foreign Bets Improve India’s Outlook Despite FII Selling: ASK Private Wealth

Indian equity markets appear reasonably well prepared despite continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows as improving consumption indicators and rising strategic foreign interest – especially in financial services – signal a potential turning point, says Somnath Mukherjee, Chief Investment Officer of ASK Private Wealth, in an interview with ET Now.Mukherjee said the markets have witnessed […]

FII’s net sellers of Rs 3,765 crore till November 29, but flows may change as sentiment changes

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers in Indian equity markets so far in November, selling shares worth Rs 15,659 crore and buying Rs 11,894 crore through the primary market, resulting in net outflows of Rs 3,765 crore till November 29.However, according to VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, changes in […]