India’s equity market has seen a strong rally driven by smallcap and midcap stocks. Despite some indicators suggesting overvaluation, smallcap stocks still appear cheap and offer potential. However, there are concerns about where India will draw cues from, with potential negative impact from international markets. The US Treasury’s bearish 10-year bonds and China’s struggling economy are causes for concern. The Chinese debt, largely funded by Europe, adds to the uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India may implement measures such as a token rate hike. If the market breaks the bottom level, a significant fall is expected. In terms of betting on food inflation, playing the rice export volumes, particularly Basmati rice, is the best option. LT Foods is a recommended stock in this space. The direction of crude oil and commodities is uncertain, but oil consumption remains high, making it a potentially favorable play in the next six months.