Buy selectively, focus on resilient sectors despite volatility: Manish Sonthalia

The Indian market is navigating a period of macro uncertainty, with investors seeking stability in resilient sectors. This advice aligns with a broader trend of cautious optimism and sector rotation.

Consider long positions in defence, healthcare, and commodity-related stocks, while exercising caution and strict stop-losses in the financial sector.

For Indian markets, this story mainly matters for the Commodities, Defence, Healthcare pocket. The current signal is mixed, 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.

• •Indian markets face geopolitical and inflationary headwinds.
• •A prolonged economic adjustment is expected until FY28.
• •Domestic investors find opportunities in corrected valuations.
• •Focus on resilient stocks and sectors like commodities, defence, and healthcare.
• •Selectivity is key, particularly within financials.