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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.
India looks attractive again as AI trade cools; oil likely to stay at $80–100: Arvind Sanger
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner at Geosphere Capital Management discusses the next phase of the AI investment cycle, India's growing appeal as valuations improve, challenges facing IT services and GCCs, and why foreign investors are beginning to look at Indian equities again.
India's growth story could regain momentum as oil risks fade, say global market strategists
Ed Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research and Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner of Geosphere Capital Management discuss the implications of easing geopolitical tensions, India's investment outlook, the future of the AI-driven market rally, emerging-market opportunities and whether elevated US valuations are creating a stronger case for global diversification.
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.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Geosphere Capital's Arvind Sanger skeptical on Trump-Xi deal, warns oil threatens AI rally
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner of Geosphere Capital Management says rising crude prices, inflation risks and prolonged geopolitical tensions could weigh on Indian markets, while the US AI investment cycle continues to remain resilient despite concerns around valuations and returns.
Dipan Mehta advises caution amid global risks; sees opportunity in Ambuja Cements
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities remains cautious on equities despite a recent recovery, citing risks from West Asia tensions, crude oil prices, inflation, and monsoon uncertainty. He expects the full impact to reflect in the June quarter and advises waiting for earnings clarity. He remains positive on cement, especially Ambuja Cements. Among capital market plays, he prefers MCX due to strong volumes in gold and crude, and also likes wealth firms such as Anand Rathi Wealth, 360 ONE WAM, and Nuvama for their stable annuity revenues. 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.
Don’t track just Brent; real oil stress much higher, says Arvind Sanger
The Managing Partner of Geosphere Capital Management warns that focusing only on Brent understates the energy shock, with fuel products and fertilisers driving sharper inflation risks. While PSU energy firms face pricing limits, he sees renewables emerging as structural winners.
US-Iran tensions, oil risk, and IT growth concerns cloud market outlook, says Arvind Sanger
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner at Geosphere Capital Management, warns that rising Iran-US tensions and higher oil prices could put pressure on Indian markets, even as the IT sector grapples with slowing growth and uncertainty around AI-led disruption.
Wall Street falls as financials tumble; US-Iran tensions keep oil elevated
US stocks fell as S&P 500 neared flat for 2026, led by declines in Blue Owl Capital, Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, Salesforce, Intuit, Walmart, amid US Iran tensions and rising oil prices.
West Asia conflict doesn't derail India's macro story; here's why Ikigai isn't worried
Pankaj Tibrewal, Founder and CIO of Ikigai Asset Management argues India's dependence on crude oil has fallen sharply over the past two decades, while stronger services exports, record forex reserves, RBI liquidity and potential $50-80 billion capital inflows leave the economy far better equipped to absorb geopolitical shocks than during previous oil crises.