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Source: Live Mint Budget 2025: The Indian stock market experienced high volatility on Saturday, February 1, following the FY26 Union Budget announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While the budget introduced major changes in income tax slabs, shifting more money into the hands of middle-class consumers, market sentiment remained mixed due to concerns over government…
Source: Live Mint Equity as an asset class is undeniably volatile and cyclical. Long-term investments in equity typically help minimize these risks and harness the power of compounding. But what if you don’t have the luxury of a long-term horizon or the patience to ride out market swings? Can equity still be a viable option…
Source: Live Mint Budget 2025 Trading Strategy: The Union Budget has consistently driven trends in the Indian market. The upcoming Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 is expected to prioritise capital expenditure, emphasise manufacturing growth, and ensure macroeconomic stability. Historically, Union Budget announcements significantly influence the stock market, shaping sector trends based on government…
Source: Live Mint Rohit Murarka, Business Head, Kotak Cherry believes the market is expecting some kind of stimulus in the budget as the overall economy, especially demand conditions, is facing a slowdown. Murarka suggested that investors diversify investments across various asset classes like equities, fixed income, real estate, and commodities. This strategy helps mitigate risks…
Source: Live Mint I am 28 years old and have a portfolio worth ₹47.4 lakh, comprising ₹36.5 lakh in equities and the rest in mutual funds. I regularly invest ₹25,000 per month via SIPs, with a 10% annual increment in these contributions. With no liabilities, I am considering investing an additional ₹10 lakh, either in…
Source: Live Mint After delivering moderate returns in 2024, Indian markets have lost 2.3 per cent in January 2025 so far. Today is the fourth straight day of losses for the benchmarks that have fallen in six out of the nine trading sessions so far in January. The losses come amid rising crude oil prices,…
Source: Live Mint Mid-cap and small-cap stocks have long attracted investors due to their high return potential. The Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Smallcap 100 have outperformed the benchmark Nifty 50 in 2024 so far, rallying 28 per cent and 29 per cent, respectively as against an over 13 per cent rise seen in…
Source: Live Mint Indian Stock Market: The Indian stock market has shown remarkable resilience in 2024, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty delivering double-digit returns despite global economic challenges and market volatility. This performance highlights the strength of India’s economy amid geopolitical tensions, elevated inflation, and sluggish global growth. Benchmark Nifty has gained almost 3,000…
Source: Live Mint India’s gross domestic product (GDP) figures for the July-September quarter of the current financial year shocked many. The Q2FY25 GDP growth rate was 5.4 per cent, the lowest in nearly two years. In the corresponding quarter last year, India’s GDP growth was an impressive 8.1 per cent, while in Q1FY25, the economy…
Source: Live Mint Expert View: Dr. Ravi Singh, SVP- Retail Research, Religare Broking believes the current market outlook appears unpromising for the next few months, with potential positive momentum likely only after January 15, 2025. He advised initiating fresh long positions only if the Nifty decisively breaches the 24,500 level, as this could indicate the…
