Page 2 - Market Interviews

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

Foreign investors should turn positive on India by early 2026: Sujan Hajra

The upward revision in RBI's FY26 growth forecast signals strong confidence in India's domestic economic momentum which has consistently beaten expectations

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

I'd choose gold and silver over equities in most countries: Jim Rogers

The world is heading into a period of serious problems, and gold and silver are among the few ways to protect oneself. That's been true for hundreds of years and will remain true now, Jim Rogers said

Want more retail investors in Tata Capital story: MD & CEO Rajiv Sabharwal

Sabharwal noted that they have been in regular communication with the regulator, and the RBI has granted its consent for the slight delay

Underweight on India relative to other EMs, earnings revival key: UBS

Chhaochharia explained that India remains underweight because of near-term earnings and stronger growth in other EM countries

Difficult to make case for sustained underperformance: Saion Mukherjee

India's equity story hinges on consumption, selective midcap bets, and FII flows, while IT faces headwinds and banks offer steady value, says Mukherjee

Indian markets may underperform for the next 2 quarters: Jio BlackRock AMC

I expect earnings and fundamentals to recover in a quarter or two, and from March-April 2026, India should resume its long-term uptrend, said Rishi Kohli, CIO, Jio BlackRock AMC in an interview.

Bonds, gold likely to deliver steady returns in CY25: Shiv Goel, Bonanza

A balanced allocation to gold for crisis protection, bonds for stability, and quality equities for growth can help build resilient portfolios in CY25

Cash market activity will revive as confidence builds: Pranav Haridasan

Brokers must differentiate through advisory, technology, and customer experience rather than relying solely on pricing, MD and CEO of Axis Securities said

Markets eye an inflection in earnings downgrade cycle: Trideep Bhattacharya

Q2 may show early stabilisation, while Q3 could reveal stronger festive-driven momentum, Bhattacharya said

Easy money via F&O is over; discount brokerages to be hit: Systematix MD

Domestic consumption continues to drive robust growth, with strong performance expected across automotive, staples, and discretionary segments, Khandelwal said

See limited downside for markets from current levels, says Kunal Vora

Despite weak high-frequency data, Vora says tax cuts, strong domestic flows, and easing valuations support markets, with Nifty earnings less vulnerable to US tariffs

Opportunities in long-term bonds, but no big rally ahead: Devang Shah

Investors should focus on short-to-medium bonds and quality corporate debt as RBI nears the end of its rate cut cycle, says Shah

Market to rally if nominal growth improves, earnings pick up: Chris Wood

India has not done badly-it's just that other markets have done better, Wood said. For India, he believes, the inflows from domestic investors have been critical in preventing a correction.

'Mid, smallcaps expensive, but smart stock picking can generate alpha'

With Dussehra and Diwali in October 2025, followed by the wedding season, we expect the benefits of pent-up demand to be fully captured during Q3FY26, says Agrawal

FIIs under-own India; consumption next rally driver: LKP Sec's Ashwin Patil

India remains under-owned: FIIs hold 19 per cent of equities, lagging emerging market averages and FIIs have broadened exposure into small-and mid-caps