There cannot be any doubt about volatility on the street, both as reflected by advance decline ratio or the kind of movement we see in nifty and other sectoral indices, one day down another day up to third day to fall again. Amid the current market downturn, the key question arises: will this correction phase usher stocks from a state of overvaluation to being reasonably priced? Investors aiming to inject more funds into the market during this realignment should consider focusing on specific stocks that exhibit dual advantages. Firstly, identify stocks from sectors exhibiting robust performance, benefiting from sectoral growth. This means that their business is not volatile. Second, essential financial metrics such as Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), and company debt levels should not be overlooked. Combining the two the sectoral tailwinds and individual companies fundamentals is a necessity in times of market correction.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain
September 6, 2026