Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's gains, driven by growing confidence in a potential Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in December and a rebound in technology shares. This optimism follows Fed Governor Christopher Waller's signal of support for a rate reduction, suggesting November's pullback may set the stage for a December rally.
Foreign investors are selling Indian IT shares heavily. This trend continues as valuations remain high and AI opportunities are missed. Other sectors like consumer services and healthcare also saw selling. Delays in the US-India trade deal are a factor. Telecommunication sector received inflows due to a large deal. Oil & gas and 'Others' saw purchases. Investors remain cautious on India.
Investors may consider increasing their stake in Indian IT companies. Valuations are now attractive after a period of underperformance. Spending on Generative AI services is expected to pick up in the coming quarters. The Nifty IT index has lagged the benchmark Nifty. This presents an opportunity for selective and gradual portfolio adjustments.
WeWork India reported robust double-digit growth in revenue and EBITDA for the September 2025 quarter, with sustained momentum expected to drive faster top-line growth in FY26. The company is focused on capacity expansion and strengthening its balance sheet, aiming for near-zero debt by March 2026. Analysts maintain a 'buy' rating, citing strong performance and future potential.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed excluding delisted securities and zero-coupon, zero-principal bonds from portfolio value calculations for basic services demat accounts. This move aims to ensure fairness and prevent artificial inflation of holdings, as these securities lack realisable market value or investment potential.
