Page 3 - Market Interviews

Indian stock markets may see double-digit gains in 2026: Riddhiman Jain

With earnings expected to revive and valuations becoming more reasonable, the groundwork for the next upcycle is in place, said Riddhiman Jain of Waterfield Advisors

Q2 earnings reinforce confidence in growth revival, says Nimesh Chandan

Debt-to-GDP ratios in many countries are quite high, which could put pressure on bond markets, says Chandan

Execution, not valuation, is real risk in smallcaps: Equitree's Bharaddia

India's small and midcap profit pools are expanding faster than large-caps, driven by the manufacturing, capital goods, and infrastructure upcycle

The market is more likely to melt up than melt down: Stephen Dover

Monetary easing, strong earnings, and capital investment will drive markets higher, with India and other emerging markets set to benefit, says Dover

An IPO's on the table for near future: Equirus Group MD Ajay Garg

India is entering a sustained public-market boom - with rising entrepreneurial listings, deeper capital access, and a robust long-term outlook, says Garg

Investor awareness becomes more important than ever: Ananth Narayan G

Outgoing Sebi member Ananth Narayan reflects on his tenure, calls for greater practitioner participation in regulation, and explains the fine balance between reform and overreach

FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey

Sebi chief outlines reforms in IPOs, F&O, and cybersecurity, stressing trust, technology, and calibrated regulation over new powers

India a boring market in 2025; Nifty to rise 15% on earnings: Mark Matthews

Mark Matthews says that India is the only essential emerging market for global portfolios. India's two big strengths, he believes, are its demographics and 'Jugaad' - the 'can-do' spirit

'India has a can-do spirit': Julius Baer's Mark Matthews at BS BFSI Summit

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Julius Baer's Mark Matthews said India's resilience, demographics and 'can-do' spirit keep it a standout in emerging markets

India in sweet spot, has tailwinds to deliver alpha returns: HSBC MF CEO

India's bull run is expected to sustain in Samvat 2082 driven by earnings, consumption, and industrialisation, said Kailash Kulkarni,CEO, HSBC MF

2025 may push IPO totals near or above 2024's record: Amit Ramchandani

With mega IPOs from Lenskart and Groww ahead, India's record ₹1.6 trillion fundraising looks set to be topped, says Ramchandani

Yields unlikely to drop sharply; favour short-to-medium bonds: Avnish Jain

25-bps rate cut by December looks likely, but RBI's neutral stance and global uncertainties mean yields may not fall sharply, says Jain

There is renewed confidence in India story: JSW Steel CEO Jayant Acharya

CEO Jayant Acharya says domestic demand remains firm, expects steel prices to recover and safeguard measures to strengthen as imports rise

Infra, EV, rare earths to gain from govt push in Samvat 2082: Deepak Shenoy

Global trade dynamics are shifting. India may have to make some concessions in agriculture but will likely gain in manufacturing and defense, Shenoy said

Money market, PSU debt funds among best bets for investors: Marzban Irani

With headline inflation close to 2 per cent and a growth trajectory going south after Q2FY26, we expect interest rates to remain lower for longer, Irani said

Risk-reward is tilting in favour of Indian equities: Sonam Udasi, Tata AMC

If tariff concerns abate, global investors could eventually play catch-up

We may see fewer IPOs in next Samvat: Samco Group founder & CEO Jimeet Modi

Samco's Jimeet Modi says investors now prize fundamentals over hype - expect fewer but higher-quality IPOs as India's markets evolve into a leaner, value-driven ecosystem

Commodities booming; other MFs may also halt silver ETF buys: Nilesh Shah

Our fund of funds isn't allowed to invest in silver futures, only in silver ETFs. So, we had no option but to pause fresh purchases - else, investors would enter at a 10 per cent premium, Shah said

We have highest equity concentration among top players: Canara Robeco MF

Ahead of its ₹1,326-crore initial public offering (IPO), Narula says despite near-term market volatility, he remains confident about sustained equity inflows

Past year certainly raised doubts about the bull run, says Mahesh Patil

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC's Mahesh Patil says headwinds are easing, and the next Samvat could see equities align with economic growth