Sensex: Peak 75K some feel weary, but most remain bullish

Mumbai: Indian equity indices ended a tad lower on Tuesday after hitting record highs earlier in the trading session with the Sensex touching the 75,000 milestone for the first time. Market participants said equities looked weary after the recent run-up, prompting some to cut a portion of their bullish bets, but the undertone is still … Read more

valuations: Mid- & small-caps still at full-to-lofty valuations: Kotak Institutional Equities

Mumbai: Kotak Institutional Equities said most mid-cap and small-cap stocks are still trading at ‘full-to-lofty’ valuations and well above their fundamental values despite the sharp correction in recent weeks. The brokerage said many low-quality stocks may still have a ‘long way to fall’. “We are not sure if the correction marks a reversal of the … Read more

stock market strategy: Should one stay invested or is it time to raise cash now? Sandip Sabharwal answers

Sandip Sabharwal, asksandipsabharwal.com, says globally the declining cycle is stalling and so the easing cycle also might be postponed. Markets are fairly priced. They have factored in a lot of positives and to that extent, significant upside on the broader indices side looks tougher. It is a stock by stock approach now. Sabharwal also says … Read more