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Indian Markets Face 6-Month Consolidation Amid Macro Risks: DSP Mutual Fund's Vinit Sambre
- •Vinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, predicts Indian equities will consolidate for six months due to rising bond yields, higher oil prices, and food inflation.
- •Sambre states that a visible recovery in corporate earnings is crucial for market improvement, suggesting investors may need a longer holding period.
- •Foreign investors are expected to remain cautious, seeking sustainable growth, while Indian large-cap earnings have been subdued for two years.
- •Despite broader weakness, Sambre sees clearer earnings improvement in mid- and small-cap segments, with opportunities in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and select chemical companies.
- •Sambre expresses concern over sudden regulatory changes, particularly in the insurance sector, which can hinder long-term business models and calls for greater regulatory visibility.
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Vinit Sambre expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months due to rising bond yields, higher oil prices, and food inflation. He noted that investors may need a longer holding period to see returns until a visible recovery in corporate earnings acts as a market trigger.
Sambre sees clearer earnings improvement in the mid- and small-cap segments compared to large caps, with manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and select chemical companies showing positive trends. Additionally, IT and banking have become relatively attractive from a valuation perspective.
Sambre noted that proposed insurance regulations could be harsh on the distribution side and lenders dependent on commissions, though much of the expected impact is already priced into stocks like PB Fintech. He also cautioned that sudden regulatory changes across sectors make long-term business planning difficult for investors.
