ETMarkets Smart Talk| Wealth Creators! Domestic consumption and manufacturing are key themes for the next 5–10 years: Sachin Shah

ETMarkets Smart Talk| Wealth Creators! Domestic consumption and manufacturing are key themes for the next 5–10 years: Sachin Shah

In the latest episode of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Sachin Shah, ED and Fund Manager at Emkay Investment Managers, shared his insights on India’s market outlook and sectoral opportunities. Despite a year of consolidation in the markets, Shah highlighted that domestic consumption and manufacturing are set to be the driving themes over the next five to … Read more

Private banks, consumption and metals drive optimism amid earnings season

Private banks, consumption and metals drive optimism amid earnings season

As the Indian earnings season gears up, market experts are keeping a close eye on private banks, consumption plays, metals, and the IT sector, with expectations of gradual growth acceleration in the coming quarters. “Banking clearly, the private banks is far more structural story. I mean, they can continue to grow at a pace higher … Read more

Charge sheet filed against rapper Vedan and others for ‘ganja’ consumption

Charge sheet filed against rapper Vedan and others for ‘ganja’ consumption

The police booked Vedan and others after seizing 6 grams of suspected ganja from the flat at Vyttila where they had reportedly gathered to prepare for a music show. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Hill Palace police at Thripunithura have filed a charge sheet in the case related to the seizure of suspected … Read more

Anshul Saigal sees tailwinds for consumption, defence and renewables ahead of festive season

Anshul Saigal sees tailwinds for consumption, defence and renewables ahead of festive season

Markets are moving into an interesting phase, with valuations turning more reasonable and earnings expectations set to improve, according to Anshul Saigal. In an exclusive conversation with ET Now, Saigal, Founder, Saigal Capital highlighted how the macro setup, regulatory changes, and sectoral shifts are creating opportunities for investors. Reflecting on the current setup, he said: … Read more

JM Financial bets on banks, capex-led growth stocks with launch of new model portfolio for Indian equities

JM Financial bets on banks, capex-led growth stocks with launch of new model portfolio for Indian equities

JM Financial has launched its India Model Portfolio with a bullish stance on banks, infrastructure, and domestic demand plays, while staying cautious on expensive mid-cap and small-cap stocks and export-oriented sectors. The brokerage said it is overweight on banks, real estate, telecom, infrastructure, defence and oil & gas. The model portfolio marks a key shift … Read more

First week figures revealed for Glasgow drug consumption room

First week figures revealed for Glasgow drug consumption room

More than 130 people used the UK’s first drug consumption clinic in the facility’s first week. The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow opened on 13 January, letting people take substances under supervision. Cllr Allan Casey, the city convener for addiction services, said it had been an “intense first week” for staff, with 131 users. … Read more

‘Cut taxes for them…’: Finance analyst on how India can grow faster in 2025

‘Cut taxes for them…’: Finance analyst on how India can grow faster in 2025

Union Budget 2025: Amid the calls for tax relief to common taxpayers by relaxing the tax slabs in the upcoming Budget, finance analyst and Wisdom Hatch founder Akshat Shrivastava stated that the government should consider offering significant tax relief to middle-class taxpayers to boost the economy. Highlighting the current world situation vis-a-vis India, Shrivastava noted … Read more

Financials and renewables are the next big bets, says Nilesh Shah

Financials and renewables are the next big bets, says Nilesh Shah

“When we look at their growth and add it up, I believe consumer demand is still growing. Consumption patterns are shifting—some categories are mature, while others are emerging. This growth is fueled by aspirational India, and as investors, we need to identify those emerging categories and opportunities,” says Nilesh Shah, Envision Capital. ET Now: It … Read more