Madhusudan Kele, founder of MK Ventures and a market veteran of over 30 years tells us that the current valuations are stretched in the market compared to their historic average so investors should be cautious while investing. But there are some bottom-up approaches where you can invest. But overall,at this time one cannot expect too high returns as one got during in the last 3-4 years as it was due to covid where the prices were very low. In the long-term India's growth story is intact. His advice to investors “Don't get consumed in bull markets now and have realistic expectations, have a long term and be selective in buying stocks for investment.” On how to choose the right stock he says that investors should be careful of peripheral good looking companies and one must study a lot on your own and research before choosing the right company. On asking him what the ideal amount is to invest he said invest that amount which you don't need for next 10 years. His view on gold is bullish, he suggests that investors can surely give some allocation to Gold given the geopolitical situations. Three things which investors should not do 1.Invest due to fear of missing out 2.Greed never should be there while investing 3.Don't buy for sudden bounce According to him one thing which investor must do - Identify good business and a good entrepreneur. Interact with the management, read the balance sheets, understand that a company is not right if the promoters are changing their narrative often. Lastly, he says be passionate to invest in the equity, remain humble, never think you know enough, and never be arrogant. Be open to learn from the market . His biggest learning of working in the markets for 30 years is that if you are humble, you will ride and if you become arrogant you are likely to see a downfall.