AI concerns push Nifty IT ETFs down 21% in February, while Nasdaq ETFs fall just 5%: here’s why

The Nifty IT index closed February about 20% lower, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell just 4% in the same month. Experts pointed to structural differences in the composition of the index as a reason for the divergent performance of ETFs benchmarked to the two indices.“The Nasdaq includes hardware, platform and product-led technology companies including AI […]

PSU banks are better placed in terms of lending metrics; The microfinance cycle is nearing normalization, says Yuvraj Choudhary

At a time when the Indian banking system is witnessing a steady recovery in credit growth, concerns over the loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) have revived. The debate focused on whether rising credit growth relative to deposits could become a structural headwind, especially for public sector banks.Speaking to ET Now, Yuvraj Choudhary of Anand Rathi Institutional offered […]

The 64% rally in Nykaa shares crowns the country the internet leader, but do rich valuations justify the risk-reward ratio?

Shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures have staged a sharp comeback, rising 64% over the past year to emerge as the top performer in the internet space amid signs of an operational turnaround. However, Nykaa’s parent company’s valuations raise concerns about whether the current price offers a favorable risk-reward proposition and whether the stock has enough […]

10% becomes 15%: How the stock market will react to Trump’s rate change on Monday

Indian markets enter the market on Monday amid fresh uncertainty after US President Donald Trump announced temporary tariffs on virtually all US imports will be raised from 10% to 15%, just a day after the US Supreme Court lifted its previous sweeping tariff program.The back-to-back moves have left investors wondering whether this is a short-term […]