4-Day Market Slump: Satish Ramanathan Sees Opportunity in Volatility
4-Day Market Slump: Satish Ramanathan Sees Opportunity in Volatility
Markets slip as global tensions weigh on Indian equities; expert Satish Ramanathan says volatility can be an entry point with earnings in view and a potential post-Budget rally.
Indian markets opened 2026 with early highs but quickly faced heavy selling pressure, with Nifty down ~200 points and Bank Nifty/IT indices sharply lower amid geopolitical tensions in Europe and South America, weekly expiry dynamics, and pre-weekend caution.
JM Financial AMC CIO Satish Ramanathan views the volatility as an opportunity, noting reasonable economic momentum and improving earnings, though valuations warranted a pullback. He expects Q3 earnings to be solid and anticipates a post-Budget rally driven by domestic consumption push, possible tax reforms, and measures to attract FIIs.
Precious metals continue strong on safe-haven demand. Strategy: Gradually build portfolios in volatile markets; avoid panic selling. Markets defend 25,900 on Nifty; IT down 2%.
With global uncertainties lingering, a rebound could take shape if tensions ease and domestic catalysts like the Budget and earnings outlook align, though investors should stay selective and cautious amid ongoing volatility.
