Sameer Kaul from TrustPlutus Wealth highlights Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) as a dark horse sector, emphasizing the IT sector s challenging outlook. He discusses various market factors, including corporate earnings, FII flows, and Gen Z investing advice. Kaul says that given the surging monthly GST collections, we believe the earnings season will end on a positive note with no major hiccups.
Rakesh Sethia from HDFC AMC Ltd. emphasizes the investment strategy of allocating 80% to manufacturing-themed businesses with growth potential. He advises long-term investment in the Indian market despite risks, citing government support for manufacturing and infrastructure. Sethia says: "We continue to remain optimistic on government focus on infrastructure and manufacturing and expect a broader policy continuity."
Ashutosh Bhargava says that it would be wrong to say election results will have no bearing on the market. The market is discounting continuity of the current regime and by no means is prepared for an alternative scenario. A low level of market volatility amidst ongoing pools reflects that. If consensus expectation turns out to be right and event risk is behind, one should expect return of FII flows.
Vipul Bhowar discusses the potential benefits for metals and mining amidst China s economic challenges and government stimulus, while also offering insights into the Media and FMCG sectors, providing investment advice for Gen Z, and emphasizing sound investment principles for portfolio resilience.
Sushant Bhansali of Ambit Asset Management discusses market volatility, inflation impact, and investment strategies amidst rising equity culture and formalization of the economy, advising clients on strategic investment approaches.