Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Volatility as opportunity, depends on framework of mind: 5 mid-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%Investment IdeasSynopsisThe Indian stock market is no longer correcting only because of sentiment. It is now adjusting to the possibility of weaker numbers in the next few quarters. So, portfolio values may decline further. But for long-term investors, the question is not whether prices can fall in the short term. Yes, they can. The question is: Can this decline be used to buy better businesses at saner valuations?Let’s just accept an uncomfortable reality: The probability of portfolio values going down from current levels in the short term is higher than the probability of an easy rebound. Clearly, the market is now adjusting to a likely deterioration in near-term numbers. The pressure on numbers may show up in Q1 of FY27, and possibly even Q2. And this adjustment is happening across the large, mid, and small market-cap segments. Prices are starting to ETMarkets.com 17 mins readJun 02, 2026, 04:41:00 PM 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