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State of Fear

Nov 7, 2016

10:54 am

Summary On Sep 12th, 2016, we wrote that indices were richly valued and forward returns on the index were likely to be muted (see “Global Turmoil and High Valuations” Sep 12 2016, Nifty 50: 8866). This week we discuss the current investment scenario, implications of the U.S. elections, our past experience with similar events, review…

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Relative Choice

Oct 24, 2016

10:53 am

Summary This month we review relative valuations on midcaps versus large caps, attractiveness of equities versus bonds, impacts of foreign flows versus domestic, first thoughts on quarterly earnings, bond markets strategies and upcoming global events. Lessons from Bamboo Shoots When a Chinese bamboo is planted, watered, and nurtured for the whole growing season, it does…

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A Changing of the Guard

Oct 10, 2016

11:41 am

Summary The big news this week is the change in policy methodology by RBI. We look at the implications for markets and the economy. Further, the dichotomy in prospects for emerging versus developed economies is becoming evident in institutional investor rhetoric and is a net positive for India. Diverging Economic Prospects Consider the current rhetoric…

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Monetary Policy Update

Oct 5, 2016

7:15 am

Policy Action: Rate cut by 25bps to 6.25%; Accommodative stance continues Under the first review of the newly formed Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI, key policy repo rate was cut by 25bps to 6.25%; which was decided unanimously by all the 6 members. The policy tone remains accommodative, with the MPC reiterating the…

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