The near-term outlook for equities remains subdued as a combination of weak expected earnings and global macros may weigh on sentiment but the current price action suggests the recent pullback may have further legs, according to two analysts CNBC-TV18 spoke to.
Anant Shirgaonkar, Head-India Equities at UBS Securities is bearish on the IT sector in general and feels the weak currency will only provide a short term tailwind. He sees weak demand and disruptive technologies as major risks for the sector
UBS is confident of interest rates coming down by 200 bps in the next 18 months. Furthermore, any positive action from the government will lead to additional re-rating, says company Head of India Equities Anant Shirgaonkar.