In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Saurabh Prasad, Division Head – Research at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said large caps are now more reasonably valued relative to growth stocks, while the premium commanded by small caps may be difficult to sustain given their more volatile earnings momentum.
Nvidia has forecast a 70% jump in revenue for fiscal 2028, signalling that strong AI computing demand remains intact despite memory supply constraints. The upbeat outlook, which is well above Wall Street’s 44% growth estimate, highlights broadening demand from hyperscalers, AI labs, startups and enterprises. Nvidia’s quarterly revenue also more than doubled, reinforcing investor confidence in the AI spending boom.
Following the allotment, shares for successful applicants are expected to be credited to their demat accounts ahead of the company’s market debut. Augmont Enterprises is scheduled to list on both the BSE and NSE on August 31, 2026.
Tyagi, however, remains cautious on pockets of the mid- and small-cap universe, where valuations are above long-term averages. He sees large caps as relatively more attractive on valuations, while advocating selective, bottom-up stock-picking in the broader market. Edited Excerpts
Forecasts suggest that by mid-2027, Indian equity markets may be trading lower compared to the beginning of 2026. This trend is driven by foreign investors shifting their focus to more promising Asian markets that offer better value and opportunities in AI. Although overseas investors have sold off considerable amounts of Indian stocks this year, domestic investors continue to back the market with systematic investment strategies.
According to SEBI's T+1 settlement cycle, investors must buy a company's shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action. Accordingly, today is the last opportunity for investors to buy the shares so that they are credited to their accounts by Friday, making them eligible for the stock split.
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