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Rajesh Bhatia (ITI): Markets to fall 10%+ amid Middle East tensions; wait on sidelines

Rajesh Bhatia of ITI Mutual Fund

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Moneycontrol•09-03-2026, 10:30

Rajesh Bhatia (ITI): Markets to fall 10%+ amid Middle East tensions; wait on sidelines

•Rajesh Bhatia, CIO at ITI Mutual Fund, warns markets could see over 10% fall due to Middle East tensions.
•He advises investors to wait on the sidelines as there's little indication the conflict will end quickly.
•Prolonged tensions could lead to supply disruptions, renewed inflation, and expose vulnerabilities in the global financial system.
•India's macros are strong, but valuations are high, and prolonged high oil prices ($100-120) could create macro pressure.
•Suggests patient waiting and buying into absolute value in correcting sectors like real estate, EMS, and specialty chemicals.

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