Indian markets are under pressure due to relentless foreign investor selling, not weak earnings, says market expert Sandip Sabharwal. He explains why FII outflows, tax changes, and rupee depreciation are weighing on sentiment, while highlighting opportunities in real estate, capital market annuity plays, select IT stocks, and risks in metals and PSU banks.
 FII outflows, tax worries hit Indian stocks harder than earnings; what investors should watch now: Sandip Sabharwal

Indian Markets Under Pressure Amid Foreign Investor Selling, Expert Says

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal attributes the current pressure on Indian markets to relentless foreign investor selling, rather than weak earnings.

Key Factors Weighing on Sentiment

  • FII Outflows: Foreign institutional investors have been selling Indian assets, contributing to market volatility.
  • Tax Changes: Recent changes to tax policies are affecting investor sentiment and weighing on market performance.
  • Rupee Depreciation: A weakening rupee has made imports more expensive, further pressuring the market.

Opportunities in Other Sectors

Despite the challenges, market expert Sandip Sabharwal highlights opportunities in the following sectors:

  • Real Estate: The sector is expected to benefit from a potential recovery in the coming months.
  • Capital Market Annuity Plays: These investments offer attractive yields and are worth considering.
  • Select IT Stocks: Companies in the IT sector are likely to perform well due to their robust fundamentals.

Risks in Other Sectors

However, Sabharwal also warns of potential risks in the following sectors:

  • Metals: The sector is facing challenges due to low demand and high inventory levels.
  • PSU Banks: State-owned banks are struggling with high bad loan ratios and other issues.