Nifty falls 15% YTD: Top experts reveal stock market outlook, their preferred sectors now

What happened: The Nifty 50 is down 15% year-to-date, with headwinds including higher oil prices from the US-Iran conflict, foreign capital outflow, and rising global bond yields. Experts see the index likely ending the year in the red. Key numbers: Nifty 50 down 15% YTD. Oil above $100 per barrel. Why it matters: Chouhan says negative sentiment versus valuations creates opportunity for long-term investors via staggered accumulation. Solanki cites global tensions and inflation worries. Pandey says crude oil prices and bond yields must fall for a sustainable market run.

The Nifty 50 is down 15% year-to-date, with headwinds including higher oil prices from the US-Iran conflict, foreign capital outflow, and rising global bond yields. Experts see the index likely ending the year in the red.

Chouhan says negative sentiment versus valuations creates opportunity for long-term investors via staggered accumulation. Solanki cites global tensions and inflation worries. Pandey says crude oil prices and bond yields must fall for a sustainable market run.