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The Compass

PSU banks may underperform in near term amid Iran war and macro risks

Banks

The Iran conflict, rising crude prices and currency pressure may weigh on banking stocks, with PSU banks likely to face sharper downside risks than private peers in the near term

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Retail investors slow fresh investments, but aren't withdrawing: HSBC MF

Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC Mutual Fund

Personally, as an experienced investor, I would allocate more to mid, small-caps; if India grows faster than the world, these companies should grow faster too, said Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC MF.

Market Lens

Multi, flexicaps best for SIP amid West Asia crisis, say analysts

Multi, flexi cap funds best for doing SIP

SIP investment: Experts suggest that investors may consider initiating SIPs in diversified equity schemes such as multi-cap or flexi-cap funds amid a market downtrend

Industry Report

Nifty Bank down 11% since West Asia war; SBI, HDFC Bk lose over ₹1 trn each

Major lenders such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank have seen significant erosion in their market capitalisation since the start of West Asia war

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Stock Analysis

Analysts remain bullish on Polycab despite near-term pressure; here's why

Polycab India is facing export disruptions from the Middle East, the highest contributor to its export portfolio, low volume growth, margin pressure and high input costs.