Pratik Gupta, CEO of Kotak Institutional Equities, cautions investors to expect mid-to-high single-digit returns due to ongoing risks in equity markets. Factors such as high oil prices, monsoon uncertainty, and disruptions from artificial intelligence are contributing to a cautious outlook despite recent market rebounds.

• 01Equity markets have rebounded but face significant risks.
• 02Pratik Gupta emphasizes limited return expectations.
• 03Domestic liquidity is driving market rally, not foreign investments.
• 04High oil prices and monsoon uncertainty pose challenges.
• 05Artificial intelligence disruptions are impacting market dynamics.

Investors may need to adjust their expectations for returns on equity investments, which could affect their financial planning and investment strategies.