As the global scenario changes every now and then with persistent geopolitical conflicts and inflation worries, investors may be feeling short-changed at the current moment on account of the dips in the equity markets.

The return of Donald Trump to head the U.S. administration will definitely mean a change in the existing policies that are likely to impact not only the global trade scenario and the value of the U.S. dollar but also a restructuring of various sectors in India that are dependent on trade links with the U.S.

Even though there is no negating the fact that banking stocks have dipped due to the underperformance of the sector, they showed signs of a comeback in October, momentarily reversing their underperformance. From the start of October, the banking index has outpaced both the broader and frontline indices. The article takes a closer look at how the banking sector may perform in the coming months and whether investors should continue to place their faith in banks 

As we look back from Diwali 2023 to Diwali 2024, the Indian equity market has had a stellar run, barring the past one month. Nifty has surged over 26 per cent during this period, marking it as one of the most exciting years for investors.

The Indian equity market has recently been caught in a downward spiral.

Despite the ongoing talks of a potential recession or a long-overdue market correction, developments such as renowned investor Warren Buffett decision to go on a sell off spree and amass a large cash reserve following the sale of shares in companies like Apple and Bank of America, have sparked speculation about an impending market downturn.

As we navigate through the ebb and flow of the global financial markets, our equity market has demonstrated a strong resilience. While August began with a mini-meltdown in global equities—a tremor felt across many of the world's leading stock indices including India—recovery was swift for most, though not for all.

On an average, the mid-cap stocks have generated a mean return of 48.56 per cent

This technique, which involves buying low and selling high by perfectly predicting market peaks and troughs, is often hailed as the ultimate strategy

The hike in Long-Term Capital Gains Tax and the removal of indexation benefits from property, hybrid mutual funds and gold have raised worries about higher tax burdens for investors. Yet, the market current trajectory suggests an underlying confidence and resilience that is baffling many analysts. This article explains the reason for such divergence between market performance and the expected negative impact of the budget’s tax changes