ICICI Direct’s Pankaj Pandey believes India’s Nifty has structurally transformed, making historical valuation comparisons obsolete. He suggests current valuations, though seemingly rich at 20x FY27 PE, are justified by evolving business models and high-growth companies. Pandey favors BFSI, particularly AMCs and banks, and advises against holding excessive cash, recommending instead a shift to defensive large-caps during market downturns.
