Rajesh Bhatia, CIO at ITI Mutual Fund, suggests that the market will be stock-specific rather than trending. He recommends focusing on sectors like power and defence while avoiding auto stocks. Additionally, he believes declining interest rates will benefit banks and NBFCs. Enthusiasm should be kept low with selective stock picking being key.
Wait for dust to settle before taking fresh bets, says Maulik Patel
Geopolitical tensions and market swings prompt caution for investors. Maulik Patel of Equirus Securities advises patience, suggesting a wait-and-watch approach. He notes current crises differ