For the next 3-5 years, which categories will grow faster than India’s nominal GDP? Arvind Singhal answers

Arvind Singhal highlights the significant potential in value retail across various sectors like apparel, footwear, and personal care, driven by increased household incomes and direct money transfers. He emphasizes opportunities in mass consumption-oriented businesses scalable pan-India, favoring medical products for long-term growth. Singhal also points to home furnishings and furniture as untapped categories with potential for organized value offerings.

HAL shares in focus as delay-hit Tejas jets to reach IAF by March

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares will be in focus after CMD D.K. Sunil assured that the IAF will receive at least six Tejas LCA Mk-1A jets by March 2026. The delay, he said, was due to GE Aerospace missing engine delivery deadlines. The IAF had earlier raised concerns over the lag in the fighter jet induction timeline.

Indian market not sneezing at every global event any more; 5 sectors to bet on now: Shiv Chanani

Shiv Chanani of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund observes the Indian market’s maturity. Domestic players are more prominent now. This reduces volatility. He suggests focusing on domestic plays over global ones due to global uncertainty. Consumption may rise from lower taxes and good monsoons. Pharma and healthcare are strong. Capital goods and power need careful stock picking.