In 4 market lessons every investor must heed, Prashant Jain, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of HDFC Mutual Fund, shared some lessons every equity investor must make note of. Here he takes a broad look at the macro scenario and explains his bullish stance on the stock market. GDP growth has slowed down. Earnings growth is low. However, the belief that the market is expensive is not borne out by P/E multiples. GDP growth - sharp improvement ahead GDP Growth has indeed slowed down in last few quarters. However, this is, in all probability driven by demonetisation and GST, two very significant reforms that have caused temporary disruption in the normal functioning of the economy. However, as things normalise, growth rates are expected to recover smartly over the next few quarters. Monthly data for July, August and September in auto volumes, steel production, power generation, rail cargo volume, airline passengers, IIP and non-oil, non-gems...