Arjuna Mahendran

The Sri Lankan government today said that banking, trade and financial sectors were performing "normally" despite the impasse over its Central Bank Governor who was under fire for his alleged involvement in bond dealings favouring a firm linked to his son-in law.

Flows will shift from EMs to DMs for 2-3 mths: Emirates NBD

Eventually global markets will realise that oil demand is steady, says Arjuna Mahendran, Chief Investment Officer, Emirates NBD Wealth Management.

BoJ QE to benefit India; see yen at 115/$: Emirates NBD

Arjuna Mahendran of Emirates NBD Wealth Management feels BoJ easing would not only stimulate a lot of domestic consumption in Japan but the property sector too would get a push.

EMs may remain in a range for 6-12 months: Emirates NBD

Arjuna Mahendran, chief investment officer, Emirates NBD Wealth Management says buying the markets on dips is the strategy that most people have been following this year.

Mkt expects near term dips; offers buying opportunity: HSBC

Arjuna Mahendran, MD and Head Investment Strategy Asia at HSBC Private Bank believes the markets at the moment are expecting near term dips and since it moved up quite a bit in the last two months, it would be a healthy development.

Govt action aiding Re momentum; see Re at 53/USD soon: HSBC

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Arjuna Mahendran of HSBC Private Bank gives his expectations for the rupee. He expects the rupee to be at 53/USD soon.

Earnings momentum to be concern for mkts ahead: HSBC Bank

Arjuna Mahendran of HSBC Private Bank feels investors are preferring this region because it is showing definite signs of growth. However, he believes earnings momentum could be a cause of concern going forward.

Except US, rest of the markets okay with Obama win: HSBC

Arjuna Mahendran of HSBC Private Bank says markets, particularly the ones outside of Asia, are quite comfortable with Obama second term at the White House.

FIIs flow to continue; see rupee at 49 in 1 year: HSBC

Arjuna Mahendran, HSBC Private Bank says the liquidity flows will continue.

Are you afraid? Playing safe could damage your portfolio

When the 10-year US Treasury yield fell below 1.5% this week, several CNBC commentators said investors had reached the point of being too afraid.

Capital flight to hurt Euro banking system: HSBC

The uncertainty in the global markets continues with apprehensions of a Greek exit from the eurozone. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Arjuna Mahendran, MD and Head Investment Strategy Asia at HSBC bank said that the uncertainty on Greece is likely to linger till June, when Greece is scheduled to go for a re-election.

Liquidity to support equities; see no major cuts: HSBC

Arjuna Mahendran of HSBC says he doesn‘t expect significant cuts in equities right now.

FIIs attracted to India from emerging markets basket: HSBC

Arjuna Mahendran, managing director, head investment strategy Asia, HSBC Private Bank says when offshore investors look at Indian equities, they actually want to own the underlying scrips.

Europe has ring fenced 'Greece' for now: HSBC Private Bank

Arjuna Mahendran, the MD, Head Investment Strategy Asia, HSBC Private Bank tells CNBC-TV18, he expects the ECB to infuse 400 billion to 1 trillion euro via a second LTRO on February 29.

Current upmove in mkt is just a relief rally: HSBC Pvt Bank

The current upmove in the market is just a relief rally says, Arjuna Mahendran, MD, head investment strategy Asia, HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA.

RBI to cut rates if inflation eases, says HSBC Private Bank

Most equity markets have reacted positively to Friday's EU summit outcome. However, Arjuna Mahendran, Managing Director and Head of Investment Strategy (Asia) at HSBC Private Bank indicated that the global equity markets will still trade in a range post the EU summit.

Europe's woes pushing India into risk aversion mode: HSBC

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Arjuna Mahendran, the managing director of Head Investment Strategy Asia, HSBC Private Bank said that India has undeperformed its BRIC counterparts which have done considerably better in the last few weeks.

Market may close 2011 on a happy note: HSBC Private Bank

The euro zone leaders struck a deal with private banks and insurers on Thursday for them to accept a 50% loss on their Greek government bonds under a plan to lower Greece's debt burden and try to contain the two-year-old euro zone crisis. Arjuna Mahendran of HSBC Private Bank mentioned that the markets could see a happier ending for 2011.

Markets are headed for disappointment on Wed: HSBC Pvt Bank

The US markets had a fantastic time last week. The Dow and S&P 500 clocked more than a percent gain. European markets too closed higher on optimism about progress in resolving Europe's debt crisis.

Don't see quick resolution to Euro crisis: HSBC Pvt Bank

The Indian market is watching global cues to figure out the next decisive move. In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Arjuna Mahendran, managing director, head investment strategy Asia of HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA said, the European crisis is not anywhere close to closure.

India can't outperform till developed peers do: HSBC Pvt Bk

Arjuna Mahendran, of HSBC Private Bank says tomorrow’s big event, the RBI credit policy has a lot riding on it.

India to gain from turmoil when the dust settles: Experts

It was an ugly scene on Dalal Street with indices falling like there is no tomorrow.

Stay hopeful India; see relief rally by year-end: HSBC

On the India story, Arjuna Mahendran, Managing Director, Head Investment Strategy Asia, HSBC Private Bank finds that the sluggishness could go on till Diwali. “But we might see a relief rally by year-end.”

See decent rally in India towards year-end: HSBC Private Bk

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Arjuna Mahendran, HSBC Private Bank says, most of the bad news is already priced in. “I am not expecting further downside or significant downside for markets, particularly in emerging markets,” he adds.

Nifty may hit 6100 in a year if inflation eases: HSBC Bank

Arjuna Mahendran, Head-Asia at HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA, said that once the US market starts marking healthy recovery, FII flows will start returning to the emerging markets.