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ICICI Prudential's Anand Shah favours manufacturing, consumer services despite inflation risks
Anand Shah, CIO-PMS & AIF at ICICI Prudential AMC, believes manufacturing-focused mid- and small-cap companies are well placed to benefit from stronger earnings growth, rupee depreciation and a gradual shift towards domestic production. He remains overweight on consumer services, private banks, asset managers and insurance firms, while expecting telecom industry profitability to improve over time through tariff hikes. Shah also warned that inflation risks from energy and food prices could weigh on consumption.
All eyes on Kevin Warsh: Will the new US Fed Chair set the tone for rate cuts?
The Federal Reserve, under new Chair Kevin Warsh, starts a two-day meeting on June 16, likely keeping rates unchanged. Investors are focused on inflation and growth outlooks, with mixed economic data and easing oil supply concerns potentially influencing future policy decisions.
Not Every Mutual Fund Should Be Held Forever. Here Are 5 Reasons To Consider Cashing Out
If one feels that their current fund's performance does not align with their risk appetite, investors may choose to re-allocate their investments.
Law firms deepen GIFT City presence as IFSC enters next growth phase
The top law firms are expanding at GIFT City as the IFSC surpasses $100 billion in banking assets and sees fund commitments rise nearly 60-fold since 2020.
Nikkei hits record high as BOJ rate hike boosts confidence
The rate hike reflected the central banks efforts to tackle inflation pressures and support the yen, which has remained weak. However, some policymakers expressed caution, arguing that risks to economic growth and employment remain greater than inflation concerns.
China stocks mixed as weak consumer and property data offset industrial strength
Investor sentiment was weighed down by signs of uneven economic recovery. China's new home prices fell for a 35th straight month, remaining at their sharpest pace of decline since May 2025. Fixed-asset investment growth for JanuaryMay also missed expectations, while retail sales unexpectedly contracted in May, marking their first annual decline since December 2022.
India's IPO fundraising slows in 2026 despite robust pipeline: Equirus Capital
Despite a slowdown in IPO activity this year, India’s primary market remains well-stocked with 236 draft issues, while listings from Turtlemint, Zepto and SBI Mutual Fund are expected in the coming months.
Nifty at 25,000 could be a profit-booking opportunity: Rahul Arora
Rahul Arora, CEO of Ashika Institutional Equities remains selective on consumer stocks, favouring Britannia, Tata Consumer and Nestle, while preferring Eternal over Swiggy in the internet space due to stronger growth prospects and lower losses.
Deal done, but don't count on cheap Oil yet; cautions Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Shipping data firm Kpler estimates that daily transits may rise to around 40 vessels within the first month - less than half the pre-war average of 100, says Mohammed Imran, of Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
Motilal Oswal says EMS industry will 'manage' memory shortage impact; Lists top picks
Going forward, Motilal Oswal estimates a 31% revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over financial year 2026-2028 for these EMS companies, aided by robust order flows, healthy demand, capacity additions, ramp-up of existing and new plants.
$320 billion danger: Jefferies warns 70 large EM funds are underweight India
Despite record FII outflows from Indian equities since September 2024, Jefferies said India remains a consensus underweight among emerging market investors. Its analysis of 70 EM funds managing $320 billion showed 61% remain underweight India. Concerns over rich valuations versus growth and uncertainty around the AI/DRAM cycle may delay foreign inflows, though interest is shifting to hard-asset themes.
Arvind SmartSpaces shares jump up to 10% after new Ahmedabad residential project
Arvind SmartSpaces' chairman and non-executive director Kulin Lalbhai told CNBC-TV18 last month that the firm is targeting a cumulative growth rate of 30% over a four-to-five-year period in the long term.