New Delhi, March 2 -- The stock market is facing strong headwinds at the current juncture. Geopolitical risks remain elevated amid the ongoing US-Iran war, while the Russia-Ukraine conflict has stretched beyond four years. Crude oil prices have spiked, adding to inflationary pressures. There are also visible signs of a slowdown in global growth.

At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to disrupt multiple sectors, with the IT industry at the forefront. Clearly, the market has no shortage of concerns. Is it time to stay on the sidelines?

On a monthly scale, market benchmarks have been in the red since last December, even as they hit their record highs, indicating they lack durable triggers to sustain gains.

The Sensex hi...