FUND HOUSE VIEW
Sectoral rotation away from Magnificent 7 seen in US, pickup in midcaps, smallcaps: Ajay Bagga
The January-March data in the US disappointed. That is looking like an anomaly based on the last two months' data. It is giving more leeway to the markets. Ajay Bagga sats there will be a sectoral rotation away from the magnificent seven, from the growth stocks today. We are seeing the midcaps, smallcaps going up nearly 3%. The Russell 2000 index is up 3%.
Can you carry forward losses while filing ITR under the new tax regime? Read the fine print
Carry forward and set off of losses in new tax regime: The income tax laws under the old tax regime allow carrying forward and set off of losses from capital assets. However, the question arises if the same benefit is available for all capital assets under the new tax regime.
Potential for huge NRI money coming into India via GIFT city: Bhavin Shah
“We have investments in large private sector banks, some regional private sector banks, NBFCs, MFI, microfinance, wealth management, life insurance, so pretty much across the board. We continue to find a large number of stocks that are still reasonably valued. We also are overweight on aviation,” says Bhavin Shah
Looking at 4 buckets in auto thematic fund; avoiding auto financiers: Tanmaya Desai, SBI MF
Fund manager Tanmaya Desai says that SBI MF is not looking at the auto financiers or the logistics companies. But at the same time, the fund does permit him to evaluate up to 20% in some of those stocks which can be a corollary to the auto opportunity in general.
PNB Housing Finance shares tumble nearly 5% after large block deal
Shares of state-owned PNB Housing Finance dropped 4.8% to Rs 800 in early Thursday trading on the BSE, after a block deal where 1.36 crore shares changed hands. Asia Opportunities Fund and General Atlantic likely sold a 5.2% stake at a floor price of Rs 773, an 8% discount from the previous close of Rs 840.
Top funds houses held low cash levels during run-up to general elections
To a great extent, preparing an investment strategy well before general elections determines how a fund manager outperforms in a volatile phase resulting after the election results are out.
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GAIL, PNB, IREDA among PSU stocks that mutual funds exited before election results
Mutual funds sold shares in several PSU stocks in May ahead of the June 4 outcome with GAIL (India), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), NHPC and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) witnessing complete exit by individual mutual funds.
SBI Mutual Fund first one to cross Rs 10 lakh crore AAUM milestone
SBI Mutual Fund became the first in India to surpass Rs 10 lakh crore in Average Asset Under Management (AAUM) on June 3, 2024, with a 27% growth. This achievement reflects the trust of investors and partners in the fund house's offerings.
Quant Smallcap Mutual Fund hikes holding in Adani Power, exits Hindalco, Britannia
Quant Small Cap Fund increased holdings in Adani Power in May. Fund exited stocks like Hindalco, Bharat Electronics, and Britannia, as per ETMutualFunds analysis.
View: GOI has the solution of India's economic puzzle but it needs to let go fiscal hesitations
India's economy is thriving with 8.2% GDP growth, strong public investment, and tax revenues. However, weak consumer demand and private capex remain issues. To boost growth, the government should create more public sector jobs, increasing incomes and consumption, funded by local savings.
Be a contrarian in such times, if they have strong parent: 5 midcap stocks belonging to large industrial houses with upside potential of up to 49%
At a time when the market is digesting an election result which it did not expect. Questions are bound to come to about what should be done with mid-cap stocks. Is there a possibility that we might see more corrections ? The answer is yes. More than anything else, the reason for the correction would be the valuations and the fact that there was and still froth in some segments of the market. Should you buy mid-caps, the answer is yes. The question is what are you buying and for what time frame. And the bigger question is does the management have a proven track record that if tough times comes then it can steer the company through a tough time. If these tick marks are done, then ignore the political noise which all the political analysts are going to bring on table and surely there is no dearth of them. Focus on what is the business and who is running that business.
PNB Housing Finance shares drop over 8% after 2.7% equity change hands
PNB Housing Finance shares experienced a significant decline of over 8%, reaching the day's low at Rs 724 in Wednesday's trading on the BSE. This drop followed a sizable block deal where 2.7% of the equity changed hands.
After consolidating around current levels, market to deliver healthy returns over 3-5 years: Jitendra Arora
Jitendra Arora of ICICI Prudential discusses market consolidation, challenges in valuations, and investment strategies emphasizing long-term growth over short-term gains. He provides insights on sectors like private banks and real estate for potential investment opportunities. Arora says: "Private bank is one pocket where we find a lot of comfort as a house in terms of the valuations."
PSU banks, select HFC & NBFCs to see tailwinds in earnings in next few quarters & years: Anshul Saigal
Anshul Saigal, Founder of Saigal Capital, discusses the potential impact of the continuation of the current dispensation on the Indian market and the preference for individual investors over diversified portfolio managers. He mentions insights from a CIO poll regarding sector preferences, highlighting the lack of interest in FMCG and auto sectors.
Where is the maximum margin of safety over the next 4-5 years? Trideep Bhattacharya explains
Trideep Bhattacharya highlights India Inc's earnings resilience, capex cycle indicators, and real estate sector trends for market insights. Bhattacharya further says that earnings for India Inc are likely to be robust going ahead and within that pool, stock picking is what will be doing the talking for the fund managers.
Is it a good time to bottom fish in IT and banking stocks? Surjitt Singh explains
Surjitt Singh of PGIM India PMS discusses playing BFSI through differentiated themes, underweight banking and IT sectors. Market influenced by earnings season, government stability, and sectoral views. Positive on auto, healthcare, building materials. Concerns about real estate valuations. Metal pack showing signs of recovery. Overweight on hospitals and CDMO manufacturers in healthcare sector.
View: The paradox of foreign investors neglecting India’s booming stock markets
India, with a GDP growth exceeding 8% in 2023-24, is the fastest-growing major economy. Despite being recommended by Morgan Stanley and other investment houses for investors in emerging markets, foreign investment in Indian stock markets remains low.
Range-bound trade likely till election results are out; buy 3 must-have stocks on dips: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin shares insights on market trends, cautioning against exuberance and highlighting investment opportunities in HAL, BEL, Bharat Dynamics, Jindal Saw, Honeywell Automation, Naukri, and Info Edge. Bhasin also says that due to high valuations, HAL, BEL and Bharat Dynamics are the three must-have stocks that should be bought on dips.
Not fully committing to IT; gung-ho on market infra stocks: Shiv Chanani
Shiv Chanani, Fund Manager at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, provides insightful analysis on the IT space, auto sector, and the capital market infrastructure spaces. He further emphasizes the impact of uncertainty in the IT industry, changing dynamics in the auto space, and the growth opportunities in capital market infrastructure.
In another 10 years, India would save $5-6 trillion every year, give birth to Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and JPMorgans: Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal envisions a transformative journey for India's economy, with a surge in savings fueling the emergence of major financial institutions and driving growth across various sectors, including autos and capital markets.
India is a buy-on-dips market; we have raised a lot of cash unlike in ‘14 & ‘19 elections: Sandeep Tandon
Sandeep Tandon of Quant Mutual Fund analyzes market volatility, emphasizing buying on dips and sector rotation. He discusses India's unique asset class status and anticipates a ferocious market correction with sector resurgences.
Waiting to buy the dip? Wait for further decline: Sunil Subramaniam
Subramaniam suggests buying quality stocks during market dips caused by FII volatility. He highlights the importance of managing portfolio volatility, with opportunities in largecaps for short-term gains and small/midcaps for longer-term growth.
Aadhar Housing Finance IPO fully booked on Day 2. Check subscription, GMP and other details
The IPO comprises fresh equity issue of up to Rs 1,000 crore and offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 2,000 crore by existing investors. Under the OFS, BCP Topco VII will offload shares.
Are loans against MF investments better than credit card or personal loans? Shweta Jain answers
Shweta Jain advises against impulsive borrowing, recommends loan alternatives to credit cards, and stresses timely repayment. Mutual fund loans offer lower rates, varied tenure, with caution needed on charges and provider selection, regardless of age. Against equity mutual funds, one could get 40-50% of the value. In the case of debt MFs, one can get 80-90% of the value.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Why Harshad Patil is positive on high quality smallcap businesses
Harshad Patil focuses on identifying small-cap businesses poised to benefit from manufacturing emphasis and formalization, delivering consistent earnings growth for long-term value creation. Tata AIA's diverse product range outperforms benchmarks, maximizing investor returns.
Any sharp correction for political reasons will be a good opportunity to add: Chandraprakash Padiyar
Chandraprakash Padiyar discusses market uncertainties due to high valuations despite positive business outlook. He highlights concerns over political changes impacting market reactions and discusses challenges in the specialty chemical industry due to Chinese competition. He also says near-term, the earnings look fairly decent from whichever portfolio companies have reported till date.
Aadhar Housing Finance IPO booked 19% so far on the first day. Check subscription, GMP and other details
Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Status: Aadhar Housing Finance's IPO received 19% subscription on its first day, with QIB investors subscribing 32%, retail investors 14%, and non-institutional investors 12%.
Buy industrials on dips; top 2 bets in two-wheeler space: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey highlights the importance of market corrections for safe investments. He advises on potential buy opportunities in companies like Tata Technology, Reliance, Tata Power during corrections for better returns.
PNB Housing to start growing corporate business book sometime in H2: MD
PNB Housing CEO Girish Kousgi outlines plans for corporate business growth, cost of borrowing reduction, retail book growth, and affordable housing vertical expansion. Kousgi says: "We showed a growth of about 18.5% on disbursements and 14% on book. So, FY25, we are looking at book growth of 17% on retail. So, disbursement will be about 24-25%."
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