New Delhi, April 5 (NationPress) India is steadily establishing itself as a reliable anchor in the midst of a shifting global landscape, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy crises that are unsettling the financial sphere, as noted in the latest monthly report by Quant Mutual Fund.

The fund management team, under the leadership of Sandeep Tandon, pointed out that recent military confrontations involving the United States and Israel against Iran have instigated a widespread decline in global stock markets.

Major indices such as the S&P 500, Nifty 50, Nikkei 225, and KOSPI experienced downturns, while bond yields increased and commodity prices became erratic.

The report also highlighted a sharp rise of over 75% in the VIX Index, often seen as a barometer of investor anxiety, indicating a surge in market uncertainty.

In spite of these turbulent global conditions, Quant Mutual Fund suggested that the pressures in the domestic market could signal a turning point rather than an indication of severe underlying issues.

The fund noted signs of “capitulation” within Indian stocks, implying that the most challenging phase of the market correction might be behind us.

It stressed that the current high volatility should not be misconstrued as market inefficiency but viewed as a part of a natural adjustment process.

Maintaining an optimistic perspective on India, the fund pointed out that the country's nominal GDP is growing at nearly double the rate of China, solidifying its status as a favored destination for global investment.

It anticipates an improvement in the earnings cycle in upcoming quarters, backed by ongoing reforms and stable macroeconomic conditions.

Reflecting this positive sentiment, the fund has increased its equity investments, capitalizing on favorable valuations after holding higher cash reserves the previous month.

The investment portfolio remains predominantly focused on large-cap stocks, with selective investments in mid- and small-cap segments.

Sector-wise, Quant Mutual Fund is optimistic about areas such as energy, large infrastructure, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), insurance, asset management firms, private sector banks, hotels, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and consumer-driven sectors like FMCG and food processing.

Conversely, it maintains an underweight position in manufacturing, citing uncertainties surrounding input costs and supply chain disruptions.

Looking forward, the fund believes that the current volatility phase could represent one of the most significant buying opportunities since the COVID-19 pandemic.

It recommends investors keep a close eye on market sentiment extremes to seize opportunities and rebalance their portfolios accordingly.