Overweight on domestic businesses; modest earnings growth pickup likely in H2: Harsha Upadhyaya

Harsha Upadhyaya of Kotak AMC anticipates market consolidation due to a lack of significant triggers, but expects a modest earnings growth pickup in the second half of FY26. Credit growth improvements are predicted to contribute to a gradual market rise. Currently, they are overweight on domestic sectors like financials and cement, favoring resilience over export-oriented businesses, except for chemicals.

Tata Motors shares in focus after JLR wholesales and retail sales decline in Q1FY26

Tata Motors shares may see focus as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reported a 10.7% YoY decline in wholesale units for Q1FY26, totaling 87,286 vehicles, impacted by Jaguar model wind-down and US tariffs. Retail sales also fell 15.1%. Despite volume declines, JLR prioritized high-margin vehicles, with Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender models comprising 77.2% of total wholesales.

Rare earth, copper mining: What lies in store for India investors? Amit Gupta explains

Amit Gupta from Motilal Oswal Private Wealth highlights emerging opportunities for Indian markets amidst geopolitical tensions. Focus shifts to sectors like semiconductors and rare earth elements. India’s significant rare earth reserves and rising copper prices present investment potential. Government initiatives to boost AC exports create opportunities in the consumer discretionary sector.