LIC IPO may impact liquidity only in the short-term: Satish Menon of Geojit

The degree of effect on the liquidity will depend on the timing of the LIC offer and trend of domestic and global markets

The Russia-Ukraine stand-off, which has jolted global and domestic equity markets, is expected to neutralise in the near-future. And while this and the US Fed-related concerns have been factored in by the market as of now, SATISH MENON, executive director at Geojit Financial Services told Nikita Vashisht that a further downside is possible if the actual outcome differs from the market's assumptions. Edited excerpts:

How much downside can be expected in the markets from here on? Which sectors look attractive after the correction?

The Russia-Ukraine standoff, which is expected to neutralise in the near future, will determine the short-term trend.  Signs