Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has fallen. Holding is an active decision. It means asking whether the reason you bought the stock is still valid. Has the price fallen because the market is nervous, or because the company’s economics have weakened? Has the macro shock permanently damaged the business, or only delayed the earnings cycle? Is the company still sitting in a sector where demand, regulation, market structure, or execution capability gives it an edge? There are times in the stock market when selling feels like the right thing to do. When caution does not appear to be misplaced. The current situation is somewhat like that.Oil prices are up. The fiscal deficit could get tested. Fuel prices could feed into inflation. Higher logistics costs could show up in margins. Global uncertainty could prolong problems, and interest-rate expectations, currency movements, and earnings estimates could all ETMarkets.com 20 mins readMay 17, 2026, 06:20:00 AM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership