In March 2025, select Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) significantly outperformed traditional benchmarks, with some delivering returns exceeding twice the Nifty50's gain. Samvitti Capital's Alpha Fund led Category III long-only strategies with a 15.22% return.
A top Chinese official, Xia Baolong, condemned the U.S. tariff war as "extremely shameless" and an attempt to harm Hong Kong. His remarks followed China's increased levies on U.S. goods in response to U.S. tariffs. Despite U.S. tariffs on China applying to Hong Kong, the city does not plan retaliatory measures, maintaining its status as a free trade hub.
HDFC Defence Fund, India's only defence sector-focused fund, strategically increased its holdings in BEML and Solar Industries in March. It also introduced Centum Electronics to its portfolio, adding 2.58 lakh shares. While maintaining exposure in 19 stocks, the fund's asset allocation heavily favors capital goods at 66.76%, followed by chemicals at 15.29%.
Equity benchmarks closed the last week on a subdued note, ending with modest losses amid heightened volatility. The current holiday-shortened week is expected to be volatile as investors track the developments around the tariffs coming out of the US. In this setup, here are 4 stocks to buy for robust returns in the short term.
Amid market volatility, experts suggest four stocks for potential short-term gains. Bharti Hexacom shows buying interest with a target of Rs 1,580. MedPlus Health exhibits a bullish trend, aiming for Rs 875. NTPC displays a trend reversal pattern, targeting Rs 430 and Rs 480. Kaynes Technology indicates a breakout, potentially reaching Rs 6,150-6,800. These recommendations are based on technical analysis.
The recent market drawdown may have already factored in some but not all potential earnings cuts, especially in globally exposed sectors such as IT services and energy. In such a scenario, large-cap valuations look more attractive than mid- and small-caps, and also present fewer downside risks.
UBS has revised down China's GDP growth forecast to 3.4% for 2025, anticipating persistent tariffs with the U.S. and factoring in additional stimulus from Beijing. It has projected a significant drop in Chinese exports to the U.S. and a broader decline in overall exports due to slower global economic growth.
ICICI Lombard and ICICI Prudential Life are set to announce their Q4 results, with analysts anticipating a 10% YoY APE growth for ICICI Pru Life, reaching Rs 3,312 crore. ICICI Lombard's total income is expected to grow by 5% to Rs 5430 crore, driven by moderate NEP growth.
U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday, buoyed by Apple's surge after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from new tariffs. Despite the gains, uncertainty surrounding future tariff rates, particularly on semiconductors, tempered overall market optimism. Investors remain concerned about the potential impact of ongoing trade tensions on corporate supply chains and long-term spending plans, leading to choppy trading.
