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New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): The Indian equity market, which has experienced significant volatility in recent weeks due to trade disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, may be on track for a swift recovery, according to a report by Vallum Capital.
The report suggests that the recent market decline signals a phase of “capitulation,” where investor fear outweighs underlying fundamentals—often a precursor to a strong rebound.
“When more than 70 percent of stocks fall below their 200-day moving average, it signals extreme stress,” Vallum Capital said. On April 8, this figure reached 71.3 percent, placing the market in what the firm described as a “Capitulation Zone.” Historically, such phases have offered favorable entry points, with median one-year forward returns of 17.5 percent.
The report also highlighted the unusually rapid normalization in energy prices. While crude oil shocks typically take around 30 weeks to stabilize, this cycle saw stabilization occur in just nine weeks.
“This accelerated stabilization is a significant signal for broader market stability,” the firm noted.
Vallum Capital further pointed out that India’s price-to-earnings (P/E) premium over emerging markets has narrowed considerably, making Indian equities relatively more attractive.
“The philosophy that price always matters is being validated,” the report said.
It also emphasized that structural reforms often emerge during periods of crisis. The current geopolitical tensions, the report noted, have contributed to growth in India’s defense sector, with record exports and a strong pipeline of investments.
“Markets often remain in a flat time-correction phase for two years before delivering concentrated gains in the third,” the report said.
With the “max fear” phase appearing to ease, Vallum Capital suggested that investors should begin focusing on emerging opportunities and positioning themselves for the next growth cycle.
“The question for investors is no longer about battlefield risks, but whether they are positioned for the ‘new innings’ as structural leaders of the next cycle emerge,” the report added.
The firm recommended focusing on resilient sectors such as defense and preparing for a potential market recovery in the coming months. (ANI)
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