"Start accumulating, worst is priced in”: Nischal Maheshwari on market strategy

Amidst market volatility, expert advice points to banking as a value play. This could signal a rotation of capital into undervalued sectors.

Long-term investors should look for entry points in private banking stocks.

For Indian markets, this story mainly matters for the banking pocket. The current signal is bullish, so traders should watch whether the effect spreads across the sector or stays limited to a single name.

Watch whether the market validates this read through price action, volume, and breadth. If the headline matters, the signal should show up in execution, not just in commentary.

• •Nischal Maheshwari advises accumulating stocks gradually, seeing declines as buying opportunities.
• •Banking stocks, especially private lenders, are highlighted for their attractive valuations.
• •Investors should avoid high-valuation stocks, while IT offers short-term trading gains.
• •Risk flag: Continued market volatility
• •Risk flag: Potential for further declines in broader market