New Delhi, March 13 -- The Indian stock market has crashed amid the turbulence triggered by the US-Iran war in the Middle East, soaring crude oil prices and tariff tensions as investors are grappling with heightened volatility across classes.

In an interview with Livemint, Avinash Agarwal, Head-Equity at Bandhan Life, shares his views on navigating uncertain markets amid the US-Iran war, the outlook for crude's impact on India Inc., opportunities in banks and consumption, midcap valuations, IT sector prospects, and what could bring FIIs back.

Here are edited excerpts:

A. High volatility can be unsettling to investors. However, it is during these times that we may get good opportunities to invest. The important thing is to maintain disc...