SBI has overtaken TCS and Infosys in market valuea feat unimaginable five years ago, says Gurmeet Chadha. The surge reflects PSU banks sharp turnaround driven by better risk management and digitisation, even as IT stocks face heavy AI-led selling. Nifty IT has dropped 21% in a year, while PSU banks soar.
Indian stock markets are trading in a tight range. The Nifty index is finding it difficult to move past the 26,000 mark. Experts are advising investors to focus on specific stocks. Bajaj Finance and Hero MotoCorp are recommended for buying. Hindustan Unilever's outlook is cautious. Selective stock picking offers opportunities amidst consolidation.
JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund, an offering by JioBlackRock Mutual Fund, added Hindustan Zinc and nine other stocks in its portfolio as the new entrant in January and made a complete exit from L&T Finance and 16 other stocks in the same period. (Source: ACE MF)
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported quarterly revenues largely in line with expectations, while its margins surprised investors by exceeding forecasts. This upside in profitability was attributed to improving trends in key segments and the gradual impact of GST rate cuts, offering some comfort amid a challenging consumption environment.
Indian IT stocks face pressure from global AI advancements and China's innovation, triggering sentiment-driven selling. While short-term pain is expected, experts believe the sector's long-term fundamentals remain strong due to its implementation and customization expertise in cloud and data services.
