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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