While experts suggest that the outlook remains positive, there is also a need to be cautious due to the sharp rise in prices and the fact that markets have already started to factor in 2011-12 earnings.
The IMD dispelled fears by forecasting a normal monsoon for June-September. Rainfall is expected to be 98 per cent of the long period average, significantly higher compared to last year's 77 per cent LPA.
Monetary policy measures give temporary respite to rate-sensitive companies.
The steel sector's fortunes are very closely linked with growth in the economy and industrial activities in the country. The consumption of steel in India and globally has been growing over decades except for a few years of economic slowdown.
Expect markets to remain volatile as the poll dates come closer as well as if uncertainty prevails post-May 2009.
With growing concerns over global economic growth and further cuts in earnings estimates, a recovery in markets is not expected before end-2009.
Stick to disciplined investing. Do your homework thoroughly before committing your funds or you will be speculating. This is not advisable on both counts of managing risk and enhancing returns. Preferably, add companies that are leaders in their respective businesses. The companies should have reasonably decent prospects, sound management and strong entry barriers, apart from healthy financials that will help them tide the current rough patch.
The declining sugarcane acreage and the resultant lower sugar output may be supportive of firm sugar prices. However, there are other reasons that suggest that the sugar pill may not be as sweet as it seems.
With interest rates creeping up, it is time for investors to be wary of companies burdened with debt and high working capital needs.
The sharp downward swing in market sentiment in the past six months has rendered stock valuations attractive. Here are some stocks experts say will deliver handsome returns.
The bulls are faced with tough times, thanks to concerns pertaining to high inflation, rising input costs and earnings deceleration among other factors.
The robust GDP growth rate experienced by the country in the last few years is indeed commendable and was aided by investment in infrastructure. To sustain growth rates, it is imperative for India to make higher investments towards setting up world-class infrastructure.
Check out the more than 20 stocks that experts believe can make you a fine packet over time.
Mid-cap stocks, which are trading at cheaper valuations compared with large-caps, can be rewarding investments.
KEC International's restructuring and a healthy order book in India and abroad augur well for its shareholders.
Markets can no longer go kaput these days; nor can brokers.
The outlook on inflation, interest rates, rupee and foreign inflows is not too encouraging. Corporate earnings growth is also likely to be muted in this quarter.
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In times of high interest rates, it is not a very bright idea to take a loan and invest in an IPO
A closer look at the sectors and companies that have strong prospects and are likely to fall less when markets decline.
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