Expert view, July 22 -- Rahul Bhuskute, CIO, Bharti AXA Life, is positive about the Indian stock market. He believes the year 2026 may not be a washout year despite the tumultuous first half. In an interview with Mint, Bhuskute noted that Nifty's core growth drivers remain attractive, and its one-year forward PE, below the long-term 10-year average, offers a margin of safety. Edited excerpts:

We believe individual asset allocation and investment strategies must align with personal risk profiles and investment horizons. Corporate India's earnings have shown remarkable resilience amid the US-Iran conflict, with most companies offering a reasonably optimistic outlook.

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