Geojit Strategist Warns Markets Face Delayed Rebound
Dr VK Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investments, warned on April 1, 2026 that Indian markets may struggle to rebound while the West Asia war persists and crude oil stays elevated. He noted the Nifty and Sensex fell about 5% and 7% in FY'26, cautioned on fiscal strain from excise cuts and rupee depreciation, and recommended selective sector exposure ahead of recovery.
Key Points
- 1Warns markets may not rebound until West Asia conflict eases and crude oil falls below $100
- 2Says prolonged war and crude above $120 would deepen market declines and delay recovery by months
- 3Recommends selective exposure: prefer financials, autos, defence, capital goods, pharma; avoid FMCG and weak IPOs
Scoring Rationale
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