New Delhi, June 23 -- Pawan Jain, the founder and chairman of Ashika Group, believes the long-term India story remains strong and expects continued momentum in sectors aligned with structural growth themes. In an interview with Mint, Jain shared his views on the Indian stock market, key challenges and equity investment strategy. Here are edited excerpts of the interview:

The Indian stock market performed well in the first half of CY25, showing resilience amid global uncertainty.

Strong domestic demand, government-led capex, and steady sectoral growth, especially in banking and infrastructure, have supported investor confidence.

Both domestic and foreign investors remain optimistic about India's long-term potential.

While some valuatio...