ETMarkets Smart Talk: Banks, defence, real estate, cement top sectors to benefit from economic expansion: Dr. Poonam Tandon

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Banks, defence, real estate, cement top sectors to benefit from economic expansion: Dr. Poonam Tandon

“We remain overweight on sectors that will benefit from economic expansion such as banks, industrials, utilities, defence, real estate, and cement,” says Dr. Poonam Tandon, Chief Investment Officer at IndiaFirst Life. In an interview with ETMarkets, Tandon said: “We are very positive on the infrastructure and real estate cycle as the sector will continue to … Read more

Corporate buybacks gain steam with banks poised to boost buying

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High stock price valuations may be giving some investors pause, but it hasn’t stopped U.S. corporations from plowing even more cash into their shares. Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Inc. are among the nation’s biggest lenders that signaled this week they’re stepping up repurchases and raising dividends after passing Federal Reserve stress tests with flying … Read more

IPOs, buybacks to fuel government’s divestment plan: Dipam Secretary

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New Delhi: The government will push forth with initial public offers and share buybacks in key public sector enterprises in the remaining months of this financial year, a top official said, following the successful public listing of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. and other offers for sale. “We have made use of the market opportunities through … Read more