Should you put fresh money in the market now? Pramod Gubbi answers

Pramod Gubbi from Marcellus Investment indicated that despite high market valuations, pockets of value with predictable earnings growth exist. He discussed opportunities in private banks, autos, and specialty chemicals, emphasizing a bottom-up approach. Key triggers include global factors and economic changes affecting sectors and stocks. Investors should be discerning and focus on earnings potential.

Budget over, bulls back faster, higher, stronger

The NSE Nifty rose 428.75 points, or 1.76%, to close at a record of 24,834.85. The index hit a lifetime high of 24,861.15 during the day. The BSE Sensex rose 1,293 points, or 1.62%, to end at 81,333 after hitting a high of 81,427.18. The index fell 10 points short of the all-time closing level of 81,343.