Trading volumes to soar in H2 as investors regain confidence: Roop Bhootra

Margin will remain under pressure in Q2, as investors might take time to regain confidence. However, we expect a turnaround in sentiments by Q4-FY23, says CEO - Investment Services of Anand Rathi

After a sharp fall from their peak, ROOP BHOOTRA, CEO - Investment Services, Anand Rathi and Stock Brokers, tells Lovisha Darad in an interview that investor sentiment will turn around in the second half of fiscal 2022-23 (FY23). Retail investors, especially the new entrants who are not accustomed to varied market cycles, have turned cautious now. Edited excerpts:

What is your outlook for the markets? Will the second half of the calendar year 2022 be as painful as the first? Is there any hope of reprieve for investors?

The worst is over for the markets now. They have already slipped