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Sabharwal highlighted infrastructure, autos, and defence as some of the sectors to watch.

Factor-based investing is gaining popularity in India, with the Quality Factor strategy standing out for its focus on financially strong companies with stable earnings. The BSE Quality Index has outperformed the market in both bull and bear phases. Passive Quality Factor investing offers a disciplined, low-cost approach, helping investors navigate volatility while seeking long-term growth and stability.

Spot gold closed at $3023 on March 21, experiencing a loss of 0.68% amid a firmer US Dollar. Despite the drop, it gained about 1.5% weekly, marking its third consecutive weekly rise. Gold had surged to a record $3057 earlier, spurred by the FOMC’s monetary policy announcement. The outlook remains bullish with eyes on $3100.

According to Medeiros, “India still trades at a premium to emerging markets but at a much smaller premium than it did before the correction.”

According to Trendlyne, NALCO, PNB Housing Finance, Crompton Greaves, Apar Industries, and Brigade Enterprises are trading at lower PE ratios than their industry averages.

Amid this surge, 8 penny stocks rose between 10% and 20%

Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, predicts a 5% rally for the Nifty Smallcap index and a continued upswing in the midcap index. He discusses Nifty s recovery, potential resistance levels, and consolidation. De also highlights bullish trends in stocks like HINDPETRO, CDSL, and CANBANK, with technical indicators suggesting further gains for these picks.

Trendlyne data shows that 8 Nifty Midcap 100 index stocks, including ACC, KPIT Technologies, Aurobindo Pharma, and Dixon Technologies, have high analyst ratings and could deliver up to 65%.

As the Indian stock market faces volatility, investors are shifting towards alternative investments like Small Finance Bank FDs, corporate bonds, gold, real estate, and unlisted stocks to diversify and manage risk. A balanced asset allocation strategy is crucial, with varying approaches for low, moderate, and high-risk investors, helping them navigate market fluctuations and ensure steady growth.

Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Advisors, acknowledges near-term challenges for India’s IT sector due to global uncertainties but remains optimistic about its long-term prospects. He highlights the sector s adaptability to technological transitions and points to key growth drivers such as constant disruption, market leadership, and the aging global population. He advises selective investing in promising companies.