Rajesh Bhatia of ITI Mutual Fund is optimistic about the Indian economy being in a structural upcycle, which he expects to become more evident as global macroeconomic challenges ease over the next few quarters.
He says the sector offers one of the best opportunities as IT spends in BFSI companies is picking up, and tier 1 companies are reporting robust growth.
In the coming years, the multicap fund category will grow to be the largest equity category scheme, said Viraj Gandhi of Samco Mutual Fund.
While FIIs offloaded domestic equities during the week it is unlikely to impact the Indian market significantly, said Anil Rego of Right Horizons.
Topline growth continues to struggle due to slowdown in demand. Margin growth which had been the key driver of profitability may also see moderation due to high base, said Ravikant Rathore.
These three sectors provide greater margin of safety, given their longer term underperformance as well as low relative ownership of these sectors.
Overall, earnings performance for the September quarter is expected to be a mixed bag.
More than the Q2 results, Mohit Khanna believes the more important aspect would-be management commentary regarding the acceleration in the execution post a slow June quarter.
Global investors may shift some focus to China, especially following these stimulus announcements; however, Raghvendra Nath of Ladderup Wealth Management believes that India's relative attractiveness remains high.
A break above the Rs 1,960 level can lift Infosys towards Rs 2,080, so long as the Rs 1,850 level holds on the downside.
Anirudh Garg of Invasset PMS anticipates the IT sector to benefit from structural trends like AI, automation, and digital transformation, further enhancing its potential for recovery.
Despite consolidation, the Nifty IT has strongly outperformed the frontline indices, said Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities.
RBI will aim to strike a balance between the risk of currency depreciation and the need to stimulate the growth, which seems to be slowing down, said Vaibhav Porwal.
Investors should also stay away from sectors that may be directly impacted by the ongoing Middle East conflict from rising input costs or other operational challenges, Ashwini Shami of OmniScience Capital said.
Sharma recommends allocating a portion to defensive stocks and remain vigilant on companies which supply or source their materials from Middle East.
While there might be some corrections, India's fundamental growth outlook remains strong, making it an appealing setting for long-term investments, said Vipul Bhowar of Waterfield Advisors.
The government is placing a stronger emphasis on sustainable energy, with a larger share of spending directed towards renewables. This presents a promising long-term investment opportunity in power space.
Despite these headwinds, the long-term outlook for banks remains positive. As economic growth continues and private sector participation increases, there is room for credit growth to rebound, providing banks with new lending opportunities, says Vinit Sambre of DSP Mutual Fund.
The economy is still growing at 7-8 percent, so there does not seem to be any immediate requirement to stimulate an increase in demand from the RBI, said Arun Chulani.
After consolidation, the Nifty 50 is likely to continue its upward journey and test 26,500, followed by 26,750 in the short term, Sudeep Shah believes.
For the IT sector, Aniruddha Sarkar of Quest Investment Advisors believes worst is behind and added some weights there.
With a 5-6 percent surplus monsoon and strong kharif sowing season, one can definitely expect that the rural economy will make a strong come back this year, said Kashyap Javeri.
Vikas Gupta believes that as global fund managers evaluate the growth potential of various markets, India will emerge as one of the most appealing destinations.
The sector is consolidating, with larger players gaining market share due to stricter regulations and demand for premium properties. This structural trend keeps us optimistic about the sector's prospects, said Chandan.