Market expert Mayuresh Joshi advocates for selective investments in banking, infrastructure, and paint sectors. He favors ICICI Bank, SBI, and Bank of Maharashtra, while seeing potential in cement players as proxies for infrastructure growth. Joshi also recommends holding Asian Paints due to strong fundamentals and market expansion opportunities.
Despite India's strong 8.2% GDP growth, markets showed muted reaction as optimism was largely priced in. Geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties are keeping investors cautious, while a weaker rupee benefits exporters but poses inflation risks. Infrastructure, pharma, and IT services are identified as key sectors to watch.
In the Nifty500 pack, 11 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on December 2, 2025, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
Asian stocks traded in tight ranges as investors awaited fresh catalysts, with a cryptocurrency rebound losing steam. Mixed performance in regional markets mirrored Wall Street's cautious approach ahead of key central bank rate decisions. Traders are carefully assessing economic data and potential Fed policy shifts, anticipating a 'back and forth' pattern in equities before a potential upward trend.
The Bank of England has issued a stark warning. A massive spending boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure, funded by debt, faces significant risks. Stretched stock market valuations are a major concern. A correction in AI stocks could impact wider debt markets. This situation is developing and could affect household wealth and borrowing costs.
The Indian Rupee has reached a historic closing low against the US Dollar, nearing the significant 90 mark. The Reserve Bank of India has intervened to slow the currency's fall. Traders observe a shift in the RBI's strategy, allowing for a wider trading range.
Many retail investors are pouring money into sectoral and thematic mutual funds, chasing past returns and new themes. These focused funds carry significant risks due to their concentrated nature. Investors often enter these funds late, near market peaks, leading to losses when sectors underperform.
E-commerce platform Meesho plans to raise 4,250 crore via a fresh issue for cloud infrastructure and capital expenditure, alongside an 1,171.2 crore offer for sale. Despite revenue growth, the company reported an increased net loss in FY25, though it narrowed in the six months to September.
