Best of Indian stock markets still ahead of us: Madhu Kela urges investors to stay patient

Investor Madhu Kela

• Madhu Kela: India's stock market has strong long-term outlook
• Volatile markets create opportunities for disciplined investors
• Patience and learning from mistakes are vital for investing success.

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Investor Madhu Kela on Saturday said the long-term outlook for the Indian stock market remains strong despite current volatility, urging investors to remain patient and continue searching for opportunities.

Speaking at the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026, Kela said he remains optimistic about India’s economic and market trajectory.

“I have no doubt that the best of the Indian stock markets is still there. The best for the market and India is ahead of us and not behind us,” he said.

Kela noted that continued efforts by investors to identify opportunities reflect sustained confidence in the country’s future growth prospects.

“Continued search for investment opportunities reflects confidence in India’s future,” he said, adding that long-term investors still believe that India’s growth story is far from over.

He also used a sharp analogy to explain the intensity of recent market declines.

“If market keeps falling 1000 points everyday, in 25 days there won’t be a market,” he said.

According to Kela, volatile periods often create opportunities for investors who are prepared and disciplined.

“Opportunities emerge during volatile markets for those prepared to act,” he said, adding that markets may look weak overall but individual stocks can still perform well.

“Markets may appear weak, but select stocks can still rise,” he said.

Kela emphasised the importance of patience during uncertain phases, suggesting that investors sometimes need to step back and wait for clearer signals.

“In times like this, you have to sit on the sidelines and wait for the market to start reacting to not just the bad news,” he said.

He also reminded investors that fluctuations are a natural part of financial markets.

“Price fluctuations are part of markets and investors must learn to live with them,” he said.

Kela added that experienced investors recognise mistakes as an inevitable part of investing and learn from them over time.

“Experienced investors acknowledge mistakes as part of the investing journey,” he said.

He also advised investors to evaluate equity valuations in a broader context rather than focusing only on traditional earnings multiples.

“You can’t always want equity at 2x or 3x earnings, you have to look at it relative to other things,” he said.