For those wanting to trade downside levels, not sure if index is the right way: Rohit Srivastava

Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts and Strike Money, says investors should focus on hedging rather than aggressive selling as markets remain volatile. He suggests using long-dated Nifty puts as protection and notes that weakness, initially seen in IT and real estate, is spreading to other sectors including banks. For short-term traders, stock-specific short trades may offer opportunities, while defensive sectors such as defence, pharmaceuticals and agro-linked plays like sugar could act as selective bets.