Where valuations still make sense: ICICI Pru’s Vaibhav Dusad on IT, banks and select contrarian bets

Where valuations still make sense: ICICI Pru’s Vaibhav Dusad on IT, banks and select contrarian bets

In a market grappling with elevated valuations and uneven earnings momentum, ICICI Prudential AMC sees selective pockets of comfort emerging. Senior Fund Manager Vaibhav Dusad outlines why technology and large private banks offer reasonable entry points, how rate-cycle dynamics are reshaping financials, and where contrarian opportunities could play out as sectoral cycles turn. Edited excerpts … Read more

Anand Shah on why he remains positive on metal pack, manufacturing

Anand Shah on why he remains positive on metal pack, manufacturing

Anand Shah, CIO- PMS & AIF Investments, ICICI Prudential AMC, says global ferrous metal profitability remains muted due to strong Chinese exports, pressuring steel company earnings worldwide. Despite this, there’s optimism for margin recovery in select chemicals and metals sectors, driven by attractive valuations and potential earnings growth. While positive on manufacturing, particularly defense and … Read more