Stock-specific approach may outperform in volatile markets

Ajit Mishra, SVP – Research at Religare Broking, believes strong domestic liquidity and monthly SIP inflows of over ₹30,000 crore continue to provide stability to Indian equities despite heightened global uncertainty.

He noted that geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, elevated U.S. bond yields, and currency volatility are keeping markets volatile in the near term.

He also noted that strong domestic liquidity and monthly SIP inflows of over ₹30,000 crore are helping stabilise Indian equities even as geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, elevated U.S. bond yields, and currency volatility keep markets volatile in the near term.

According to Mishra, valuation concerns, especially in mid- and small-cap stocks, triggered profit booking after the sharp rally seen in recent months. However, he believes the broader market structure remains healthy due to sustained domestic participation.