Synopsis
What is it that the street fears most when it comes to a slowdown or any other disruption (tariffs, or a sudden increase in commodity prices)? Simple: A drop in the margins of companies. If one looks at the Q1 numbers, there are a number of companies which declared a sudden drop in margins. The reason could be any, but there was a drop in margins. At a time of uncertainty, why not look at companies with strong margins? Because, even if there is some dip in overall margins, they are still higher and ensure a certain level of comfort.
There is little clarity on how the India-US trade deal will pan out. Now, whether the additional 25% duty is imposed or not, the market will react to uncertainty as it always does. That is, weak hands and leveraged positions will be shaken. For the next couple of sessions, don’t be influenced by what the Nifty and Sensex are doing. Don’t assume that the movement in the market is an indication of anything happening on the tariff front. Let the
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