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PPFAS CIO Rajeev Thakkar says fears that AI will destroy IT jobs are exaggerated. Citing Benedict Evans and historical automation, he argues technology eliminates some roles while creating new work, with implementation, cybersecurity and other opportunities emerging.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, the largest active flexicap fund by AUM, raised its stake in HCL Technologies, Coal India and nine other stocks in July. It added 5.76 lakh HCL Tech shares and 10.27 lakh Coal India shares. Among the other holdings, Indraprastha Gas saw the biggest addition, with…

Rajeev Thakkar, CIO at PPFAS Asset Management, highlighted selling skills at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit. He stated that investors often sell for wrong reasons like boredom or reacting to news. Thakkar outlined six valid reasons to sell, including needing capital for better opportunities, cutting losses, fraud, structural disruption, extreme…

India's strong economic growth faces scrutiny as global conditions remain uncertain. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit on June 4 in Mumbai will feature top economists and finance experts to analyze the durability of India's growth momentum. Discussions will cover consumption vs. investment-led growth, private capex revival, and wealth creation opportunities.

Mutual funds have significantly reduced their technology sector exposure to an eight-year low, driven by concerns over AI disruption, slowing global IT spending, and muted earnings. This strategic shift reflects investor caution amid a transition phase for the IT sector, with a preference for domestic sectors like financials and defence.

Veteran fund managers Rajeev Thakkar and Sankaran Naren believe select Indian IT stocks are becoming attractive despite AI disruption concerns. While Naren called the sector a contrarian valuation play with possible risks, Thakkar argued Indian IT firms have historically adapted to technological shifts, and AI-driven productivity could ultimately expand demand.