Nifty earnings growth slashed to 8.5% from 14%; no comfort in valuations still: Amish Shah

BofA Securities warns Indian equities face rich valuations and halved earnings growth outlook, projecting market gains to mirror profit expansion. Elevated valuations over emerging market peers and domestic bonds suggest limited upside, with returns likely in the 8-9% range. Steady domestic investor flows are expected to prevent sharp corrections, favoring a sideways market movement.