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Jan 23

2026

When a USD 5 Trillion Market Shrinks: What India’s Equity Reset Is Really Saying

When India’s listed market capitalisation slipped below the USD 5 trillion mark in January 2026, the headline sounded dramatic. Nearly USD 400 billion of value was erased in weeks. Indices down sharpl...

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Jan 23, 2026 Market Blogs

Jan 20

2026

Why Timing Matters More in Sideways Markets Than Bull Markets

For most investors, timing is dismissed as a futile exercise. “You can’t time the market,” they are told. “Stay invested, ignore noise, think long term.” In strong bull markets, this advice works beau...

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Jan 20, 2026 Market Blogs

Jan 19

2026

Why Retail Investors Now Influence Corporate Strategy

For decades, corporate strategy in India was shaped largely in closed rooms. Promoters, lenders, institutional investors and regulators dominated decision-making, while retail investors remained dista...

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Jan 19, 2026 Market Blogs

Jan 16

2026

Why the Market Is Rewarding Boring Businesses Again

For much of the past decade, Indian equity markets were dominated by a simple belief: the future belongs to digital, asset-light, consumer facing businesses. Platforms, apps and technology-led models ...

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Jan 16, 2026 Market Blogs

Jan 13

2026

Anand Rathi Wealth Shares Surge on Stellar 9MFY26 Financial Performance

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Indian equity markets witnessed a notable uptick in the shares of Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd , which surged 2.43 per cent to reach Rs 3,204 per share. This movement follo...

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Jan 13, 2026 Trending

Jan 12

2026

Small Caps After the Boom: Why 2025 Has Been a Reality Check

You know the feeling: you’ve watched the first half of a film, you’re hooked and you walk into Part Two expecting the same thrill. Then the sequel arrives, overpromises, underdelivers and leaves you w...

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Jan 12, 2026 Trending

Jan 12

2026

Why the Market Was So Choppy Today and What It Teaches Investors About Sentiment-Driven Rallies

Indian equity markets delivered a textbook example of how sentiment, geopolitics and positioning can dominate price action at least in the short term. What began as a deeply negative session, with the...

Indian stock market Rebound in Stock Market Sell-Off Why Stock Market Rise Today

Jan 12, 2026 Market Blogs

Nov 27

2025

Nifty-50 Breaks Record After 14 Months: Should You Invest Now or Wait for a Dip?

After nearly 14 months of consolidation, the Nifty has finally scaled a new all-time high, buoyed by optimism around a potential US trade deal, expectations of an impending Federal Reserve rate cut, s...

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Nov 27, 2025 Market Blogs

Nov 18

2025

How to Build a Strong Investment Portfolio When Markets Are Volatile and Near Lifetime Highs

Periods of rising markets often bring mixed emotions for investors. On one hand, a rally signals confidence, strong earnings and economic stability. On the other hand, every new high generates anxiety...

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Nov 18, 2025 Market Blogs

Nov 15

2025

Building a Personal Medical Fund: Meaning, Need, and Financial Benefits

Medical costs in India have been rising faster than most household incomes. Young earners, middle-aged individuals, and retirees increasingly face out-of-pocket expenses despite having health insuranc...

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Nov 15, 2025 Market Blogs

Nov 14

2025

Who Owns India Inc? Retail Investors Rise as FPIs Retreat to 15-Year Lows

Understanding who owns India Inc. is crucial to understanding the true forces that drive India’s stock market. India Inc refers to all publicly listed companies in India across sectors such as banking...

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Nov 14, 2025 Market Blogs

Oct 31

2025

Will PSU Bank Stocks Begin a New Journey?

The Nifty PSU Bank Index, which tracks the performance of 12 state-run banks listed on the NSE, has broken new ground. The index surged 1.53 per cent to 8,182, touching a day high of 8,272.30 and surp...

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Oct 31, 2025 Market Blogs

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