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IT services stocks offer value despite AI concerns, says Mahindra Manulife Investment
Krishna Sanghavi, Chief Investment Officer - Equities at Mahindra Manulife Investment Management, favours private banks, manufacturing, capital goods and defence, citing policy support, corporate investment and India's shift towards bottom-up growth. Sanghavi added that upstream oil and gas companies with volume growth also remain attractive.
India's market outlook is improving as earnings recover, says IME Capital founder
IME Capital Founder & CEO Ashi Anand believes India's market outlook is improving as corporate earnings recover and domestic inflows remain strong. He said the biggest near-term risk is a rise in oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, adding that crude staying around $70 a barrel or lower would support growth, inflation and interest rates. Anand is also positive on companies linked to the electricity supply chain, saying AI-led data center investments are creating a long-term demand opportunity for power equipment. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocks
India's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, according to PL Capital. The brokerage expects sustained growth across water treatment, recycling and wastewater management, and has identified VA Tech Wabag, Enviro Infra Engineers and Denta Water as key beneficiaries.
Bajaj Capital appoints Jai Bajaj as Managing Director and CEO
Bajaj Capital appoints Jai Bajaj as MD and CEO, marking a leadership transition to drive wealth management growth and digital transformation in India.
IME Capital's Ashi Anand bets on AI-linked capital goods firms, exits IT and real estate
Ashi Anand, Founder and CEO of IME Capital, said his firm has allocated around 10% of its portfolio to companies connected to global power equipment and infrastructure supply chains serving major international manufacturers. He is also building exposure to the GLP-1 and consumer themes. Anand remains cautious on markets due to geopolitical risks, warning that prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices higher and weigh on India's inflation and trade balance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Devang Mehta prefers capital market stocks over IT sector
Devang Mehta, Deputy MD & CIO-Equity at Spark Private Wealth Management, said India’s ongoing shift toward investing through mutual funds, PMS, wealth managers and capital market platforms offers a long-term growth opportunity. While remaining cautious on large-cap IT stocks due to weak growth visibility, he prefers capital market-linked businesses, power automation, engineering, manufacturing and discretionary consumption sectors, citing their potential to benefit from structural trends over the next three to five years. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
How your portfolio diversification may turn into ‘di-worsification’? Ace investor Charlie Munger explains
Munger argued that excessive diversification can dilute portfolio quality and reduce the impact of high-conviction investments. While diversification is traditionally considered a risk-management strategy, overdoing it may lead investors to allocate capital into mediocre businesses.
Quantum's Nilesh Shetty bullish on private banks and IT, avoids capital goods
Portfolio Manager Nilesh Shetty of Quantum Advisors remains positive on private sector banks and IT services, citing attractive valuations and long-term growth potential. He believes markets may have overreacted to AI-related concerns in IT stocks, while financials continue to offer value despite near-term economic uncertainties. Shetty remains cautious on capital goods and power-linked companies due to elevated valuations and says Quantum has no exposure to the space. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Abakkus trims banking exposure, adds solar and power-linked capital goods stocks
Aman Chowhan, Fund Manager at Abakkus Asset Manager, which manages assets worth nearly $2.06 billion, said the sharp market rebound over the past few weeks has caught many investors by surprise, even as the fund stayed selectively bullish through the correction. The Mumbai-based AMC increased exposure to renewable energy, power-linked capital goods and select metal plays, while trimming some banking exposure. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Mid & smallcaps offer better safety than largecaps; IT sector remains a big no: INVasset PMS
Anirudh Garg Partner & Head-Research at INVasset PMS says mid- and smallcap stocks remain relatively safer as they see lower FII selling compared to largecaps. He highlights a structural shift in India towards equity investing, supporting capital market plays. While valuations are now reasonable, growth remains the key driver. Garg is strongly bearish on IT due to slowing demand and AI disruption, while preferring capital markets, corporate-focused banks, power equipment and metals. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Sameeksha Capital CIO flags growth uncertainty in IT sector despite valuation correction
Bhavin A Shah, Founder, CIO & CEO at Sameeksha Capital, said valuations have corrected but concerns remain around earnings visibility and global demand trends. He flagged uncertainty in the US economy, structural slowdown in IT services, and the evolving impact of AI as key risks, adding that currency moves may support near-term performance, but long-term growth remains unclear. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square offers to buy Universal Music for nearly $65 billion: Report
Pershing Square Capital Management has proposed a combination with Universal Music Group NV that would move the listing into a US-based acquisition vehicle in a deal that Bill Ackman’s fund said will value the world’s biggest music label at a 78% premium to its last closing price.