Still avoiding PVs in auto and FMCG, negative on IT; hospitality a better play on GST: Dinshaw Irani

Dinshaw Irani, CEO, Helios Mutual Fund, discusses portfolio adjustments. Focus shifts to EV two-wheeler companies, with a new addition coming soon. He remains cautious on passenger vehicles and negative on…

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Make telecom stocks part of core portfolio; digital commerce, insurance other favourites: Rajesh Bhatia

Rajesh Bhatia, CIO, ITI MF, suggests telecom stocks as core portfolio components, citing tariff repairs and increased free cash flow. He favours digital economy companies like PB Fintech, Swiggy, and…

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For risk-averse investors, SIPs in government bonds as close to a guaranteed return as one can get: Shweta Jain

Shweta Jain, Founder, Investography, says for risk-averse investors seeking short-term options, bond SIPs offer near-guaranteed returns backed by the Indian government. With maturities ranging from three months to a year…

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Avoiding chemicals and cement stocks; new-age consumption stocks long-term bets: Pratik Gupta

Pratik Gupta, CEO and Co-Head, Institutional Equities, Kotak Securities, says Indian markets anticipate a stronger second half, fueled by the festive season and favorable monsoons, particularly benefiting rural demand. However,…

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Mid-scale segment becoming more and more important for IHCL and Ginger leading the charge: Puneet Chhatwal

Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, says one strategic focus area is the midscale segment, recognizing its growing importance with India's expanding hospitality needs. Ginger leads this charge, aiming for…

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Like cricket, new crop of entrepreneurs coming from small towns; focus on domestic stories and bottom-up stock ideas: Nilesh Shah

Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC, says in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment, focusing on the basics is key. Identify companies resilient to global challenges. Look for reasonable valuations and committed management.…

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Have money to deploy today? Put it in pharma funds, says Sandeep Tandon

Sandeep Tandon, CIO, Quant Mutual Fund, expresses strong confidence in India's decoupling process, highlighting Asia-centric emerging markets' advantageous position over developed economies, evidenced by currency movements. He identifies the pharmaceutical…

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Biggest positive trigger for markets would be a sustainable resolution of tariff issue: Abhay Agarwal

Abhay Agarwal, Founder & Fund Manager, Piper Serica, says the markets are eagerly awaiting a resolution to the US president's tariff disputes, as the daily threats are impacting Indian industries.…

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