Foreign Investors Pivot to Growth: A Strategic Sector Shift
Foreign investors are shifting their focus from defensive sectors to growth-oriented areas like transportation and healthcare, according to Elara Securities. Despite global volatility, this strategy reflects adaptation to changing market conditions. Domestic investors continue counter-cyclical buying, while diverse retail participation is shaping a balanced market ownership structure.
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Foreign investors are increasingly moving away from defensive sectors such as energy and consumer staples, opting instead for cyclical and growth-oriented segments like transportation, telecom, and healthcare, as per a report by Elara Securities. This trend suggests a cautious yet strategic shift amid global volatility and profit-booking.
The report revealed significant year-on-year declines in foreign interest in Energy (-9.3%), Utilities (-10.1%), and Consumer Staples (-7.3%), indicating a deliberate rotation away from high-valuation defensive plays. In contrast, foreign investment has grown in sectors like Industrials (+3.9%), Health Care (+12.9%), and Media (+17.1%), underscoring their growth potential.
Domestic institutional investors are maintaining a counter-cyclical approach, enhancing their holdings in Consumer Discretionary (+26.4%) and Financials (+12.4%), reflecting confidence in India's consumption dynamics. Mixed public shareholding trends were noted, with retail interest surging in Media (+19.6%) and Real Estate (+19.7%), driven by midcap optimism.
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