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Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian bets on financials and healthcare; cautious on IT
Shibani Sircar Kurian, Head -Equity Research and Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC, which manages assets worth nearly $4.79 billion, said the ongoing Middle East conflict remains the biggest concern for Indian markets due to its potential impact on oil prices, growth and earnings. She said Kotak AMC remains selective, favouring financials, healthcare and parts of industrials, while staying cautious on smallcaps and Indian IT amid AI-led disruption. 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.
M&M shares rise nearly 3% after Q4 results, emerge as top Nifty 50 gainer. Should you buy, sell or hold?
Mahindra & Mahindra shares rose nearly 3% after reporting a 48.5% increase in Q4 consolidated profit to ₹5,259.91 crore. The company expects growth in the tractor and SUV segments for FY27, supported by strong consumer sentiment and product launches.
Kotak Mahindra Bank needs to catch up with its peers in cost efficiency
The pursuit of growth in safer, secured segments such as home loans is good for asset quality. However, it does not help in expanding NIM. Unsecured loans hold the key to better profitability.
Kotak’s Ashok Vaswani to evaluate IDBI when govt restarts process; West Asia conflict hits growth
Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani on IDBI Bank plans, West Asia conflict impact, asset quality gains, and FY27 growth focus on microfinance and credit cards.
Bank asset quality steady, loan growth strong; HDFC Bank may see re-rating: MOFSL
Nitin Aggarwal, Senior Group VP and Head of BFSI, Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) highlights stable asset quality, strong loan growth across ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, while flagging margins and earnings recovery as key factors to watch in the banking sector.
Indian fund outperforming 98% of peers bets on defense stocks
A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
Lower oil prices would boost India’s economy, support banks and consumer sectors: Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said that market returns may depend more on earnings growth going forward, with investors needing to adjust expectations. Sector trends could favour financials and consumption-linked segments, while asset allocation should balance equities, debt and gold amid evolving global conditions.
EV retail sales in India up 24.6% at 24.52 lakh units in FY26: FADA
India's leap into the future of transport was evident in FY26, as electric vehicle sales skyrocketed to 24.52 lakh units, a noteworthy increase of 24.6 percent. The two-wheeler segment alone accounted for over 14 lakh units, underscoring consumer enthusiasm. Meanwhile, electric passenger vehicles surged with an impressive growth rate of 83.63 percent.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
M&M Financial Q4 update: Disbursements rise 11%; asset quality improves
Mahindra Finance reported 11% growth in Q4 disbursements, while asset quality improved with lower stress levels and stable collections, even as full-year disbursement growth remained moderate.
Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, gold rate to oil prices
Gift Nifty was trading around 23,177 level, a premium of nearly 122 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.