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Market Outlook: Jefferies, CLSA, and Moody’s Reports Shape India’s Economic Future

In the short term, the market has experienced a 6% drop in the past month, with a 10% decline from its peak. The primary reason for this downturn is the consistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), which has shifted market sentiment towards a bearish outlook, leaving bulls largely absent.

The market continues to fluctuate between positive and negative news. Recently, negative factors such as:

  • Ongoing FII selling
  • A weak Indian Rupee
  • Rising crude oil prices

have contributed to the market’s decline.

However, there are positive reports too:

Moody’s Report:

  • A 7.2% GDP growth forecast for calendar year 2024.
  • A prediction of 6.6% GDP growth for FY2025 and 6.5% for FY2026.
  • A hope for inflation to normalize soon.

CLSA Report:

  • CLSA has upgraded India to a 20% overweight rating.
  • It sees a potential return of foreign investments into the country.

Chris Wood’s Outlook (Jefferies): Chris Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, continues to highlight India as a significant growth story. Despite the short-term volatility and geopolitical concerns, he remains optimistic about India’s long-term prospects, especially as global equity funds are still underexposed to India. Wood’s view aligns with CLSA’s positive stance, noting that India could see substantial growth, particularly in sectors like real estate, IT, and defense. However, he also acknowledged that the ongoing geopolitical risks, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Middle East tensions, could cause short-term market fluctuations.

Conclusion: While the current market decline may seem discouraging, both the reports from Moody’s and CLSA, as well as Chris Wood’s outlook, suggest that there are strong long-term growth prospects for India. The market is expected to stabilize and grow once the current volatility passes. Investors should stay tuned to market updates for the latest developments.

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