The Indian small-cap universe has been on a roller-coaster ride since 2024. Following an incredible bull phase in the first half of the year, in which small-cap stocks gained substantial returns and witnessed enormous inflows, the script got turned around quite abruptly. A sharp correction in the second half of the year has left everyone wondering if…
Against the backdrop of market fluctuation, diversification of mutual fund portfolios and seeking opportunities in high-growth sectors beyond local equities through investment in foreign markets has been gaining popularity among Indian investors. Access to world markets gives the investor the opportunity to take advantage of world economic conditions, technical inventions and industrial advancements that perhaps won’t…
Imagine a world where you do not have to search through stacks of documents to get your investment statements or fear losing important financial papers. Convenient, isn’t it? Well, that’s no longer a fantasy! In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a revolutionary facility-investors can now keep their demat…
The Indian equities market has been characterized by steep fluctuations and increased uncertainty. Instead of following a definite upward or downward trend, the market has shown erratic behaviour. This volatility has made investors wonder if the market is near its bottom or if there is still room for further falls. In such a volatile climate, depending only…
The Indian equity market has been experiencing heightened volatility as of late, creating a challenging environment for investors. Headwinds such as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff tantrums instigating trade wars, rising crude oil prices, inflationary fears, a weakening rupee against the greenback, the possibility of economic slowdown, the anticipation of the U.S. Federal Reserve refraining from reducing…
The Indian equity market has been rather volatile in the last couple of months with the benchmark indices experiencing steep declines and the bears tightening their grip. Recently, the bellwether, BSE Sensex, and Nifty 50 indices suffered through a 10-day losing streak – the longest in 29 years. The mid-cap and small-cap segments have been particularly hammered by the…
The Indian stock market in 2025 is experiencing increased volatility, with investors unsure about their investment plans. As global economic stress, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary fears are making front-page news, the possibility of generating stable returns is becoming harder to ensure. For those living on investments to cover basic expenses, unpredictable price swings can cause…
Mutual fund investors look at return, the expertise of the fund manager, and the past performance of a scheme before investing. Yet, the one crucial consideration should not be overlooked is the expense ratio. In these uncertain times, the expense ratio of mutual funds is something worth monitoring if one aims for steady returns. The…
The Indian equity market has witnessed growing turbulence, with steep fluctuations in benchmark indices and sectoral fluctuations. They include persistent geopolitical uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, heavy selling by FIIs and fear of global recession that have created a questionable investment environment. Given the challenging conditions, some mutual fund managers have taken a cautious approach by raising…
The past few years have been a dream run for equity investors. Those who invested during the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic have made decent gains as the Indian equity market made a remarkable recovery in the year 2021. However, given the inherent nature of the Indian equity market, the tides are changing. The market has…
