Around 66% of BSE 500 universe is in the red since October, shows data

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remain uncomfortable with India's valuation premium and have sold about $20 billion since October

Around 66 per cent of the BSE 500 universe is in the red since October, with 71 stocks losing more than 25 per cent of their value.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the subsequent market correction may appear to be a good opportunity for investors to nibble into these stocks. But market watchers are of the opinion that valuations are still expensive and there is no clear answer to whether the markets have turned attractive.

“Given India’s already stretched equity valuations and global headwinds, we believe the market may remain choppy and advise investors to wait for better