With the Lok Sabha elections drawing near, the market will now be closely monitoring the unfolding developments. The current government is sure of securing a majority, and if this goal isn’t met, experts foresee a potential market correction.

As investors traverse through evolving market landscapes, staying informed about industry dynamics and emerging trends will be crucial for making informed investment decisions. Overall, India's economic journey continues to inspire confidence and optimism as it charts a path towards sustainable growth and prosperity.

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, the spotlight turns towards renewable energy stocks and their pivotal role in shaping a cleaner, greener future. Kamal Mansuriya analyses the transformative potential of renewable resources, driving both environmental stewardship and economic growth. 

In the unpredictable world of stock markets, recognising the opportune moment to sell can be as crucial as identifying the right time to buy. Mandar Wagh delves into the concepts of intrinsic value and overvaluation, offering insights into strategies investors can employ when their stocks are deemed overvalued 

This article by Vaishnavi Chauhan elucidates how by prioritising fundamentals, maintaining a long-term perspective and resisting emotional impulses, investors can navigate market bubbles more effectively and safeguard their portfolios against unnecessary risks 

Over the past decade, there has been a remarkable evolution in household appliances, largely driven by the emergence of smart technology.

Protecting and preserving wealth across generations are intertwined concepts within wealth management, both highlighting unique aspects of financial stewardship.

With 3,431 companies yet to announce their results, a comprehensive evaluation of the entire sector performance awaits completion. Nonetheless, the article analyses the results of various sectors which have been announced till date 

While the financial services sector is at the forefront of India's economic growth, India Stack is playing a pivotal role in fostering a more efficient, inclusive.

Beta is a key component of systematic risk, representing a stock's sensitivity to overall market changes.

The bygone year witnessed remarkable market performance, with Nifty reaching unprecedented all-time highs.

Once touted as top gainers during the corona virus pandemic period, chemical stocks now face a prolonged downturn, offering reduced valuations that attract investors. Mandar Wagh delves into the industry’s downturn, current financial performance and future prospects to assess if investing in these stocks as a contrarian bet is wise. 

While electric vehicles are gradually gaining acceptance among users, the industry has yet to show any profitability.

The information technology (IT) sector is undergoing a tumultuous journey, marked by pronounced peaks and valleys that consistently make headlines due to factors such as quarterly earnings, significant layoffs, attention-grabbing senior leadership turnover and groundbreaking advancements in technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

What is the reason behind the rapid rise in futures and options trading? Is it only the lure of quick profits or is the trimming of brokerage a key part? 

The crowd is cheering, but behind the scenes, cash flow might not be as enthusiastic.

One of the most highly anticipated periods of the year is the time when companies declare their quarterly results

The persistent dilemma of choosing between real estate and stocks frequently surfaces.

In the world of investment, finding the right opportunity at the right time is often the key to success. 

India's textile sector is diverse and consists of hand-spun and hand-woven sectors, as well as capital-intensive mills.

Essentially, the PE ratio serves as a measure of the price you are prepared to pay for a company’s annual earnings.

Momentum investing is a strategy that aims to capitalise on the recent performance of stocks or assets.

Indian retail investors have undergone significant transformation in recent years, marked by a structural shift. When combining both institutional and individual domestic investors, they now hold a larger share of stakes in comparison to foreign institutional investors.

The market tableau is replete with telltale signs, marked by numerous micro-cap and small-cap stocks that exhibit an exorbitance that seemingly outpaces their foundational underpinnings. Given this scenario, Bhavya Rathod discusses the merits and demerits of booking partial profit 

As we voyage through life, there comes a point when we bid farewell to our careers and embrace the golden years of retirement

Investing is a critical tool for building wealth and achieving financial goals. When it comes to fixed-income investments, two popular options that often arise are investing directly in bonds or opting for debt mutual funds. In this special report, Vardan Pandhare delves into both the options to explore the investment opportunities, growth and prospected returns.

Investing in growth stocks involves identifying companies with exceptional growth potential and allocating capital in the hope of capitalising on their future success.

Although financial ratios and other factors are often considered to reflect the current earning potential while investing, can they also predict future prospects? This is where free cash flow of a company assumes importance. Mandar Wagh explains the concept of free cash flow, the benefits it delivers to the company, and why it is critical for investors to consider. Also, check out the leading companies that are consistently growing their free cash flow 

The automotive industry in India plays a vital role in the country's economy, serving as a major pillar of growth. With strong backward and forward linkages, it contributes significantly to the overall development.

Presented herewith is the vital financial data of the top 1,000 companies by market capitalisation. This is in response to requests from our valued reader-investors for financial data and keeping our promise, we have laid out the relevant data that covers 24 sectors in an easily readable format. 

Bonus share issuances are frequently used to raise liquidity, strengthen capital structure and increase shareholder value.

Comparing a company's return on equity (ROE) to its industry average or the ROE of similar companies can help investors determine whether the company is performing well or underperforming. Bhavya Rathod highlights how this can be used as an effective tool in the investment process

India is the third-largest producer and consumer of electricity globally and has a significant need for infrastructure development to ensure reliable access to power for its large population. In this special report, we will discuss government initiatives aimed at empowering the power sector, prospects, and the top trending power companies which can yield electrifying returns to investors. 

The success of the infrastructure industry is regarded as an indicator of economic growth. Mandar Wagh explains how the government’s focus on infrastructure, increased capital expenditure, initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline and the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan as well as developments including electric vehicles, will all contribute to growth 
 

The current market sentiment is weak and the stock prices have dropped considerably from their respective highs. This presents a very good opportunity to add high-quality stocks to your portfolio. Yogesh Supekar highlights how some of the consistent compounders are available at discounted prices post correction 

For investors who wish to concentrate on a particular business or industry, sectoral mutual funds are a great choice. However, one should be conscious of the potential dangers and restrictions when investing in sector mutual funds. Vardan Pandhare lays down some important guidelines that you could follow.

The retail sector is one of the most profitable sectors in India. With the global economy, particularly that of the US and Europe, expected to witness a mild recession, the Indian growth story will remain intact with the help of domestic consumption. Bhavya Rathod shares the outlook on the retail sector while the DSIJ Research Team highlights top picks from this buzzing industry 

After a rather volatile 2022 for equity markets given the negative circumstances, the year 2023 looks like yet another year where the outlook is not clear and headroom is visible in terms of geopolitical tensions and the rising interest rates owing to stubborn inflation. Yogesh Supekar discusses the market outlook for the current year 2023 while celebrating the success stories (stocks) of 2022 

With the Indian government implementing a number of reforms to liberalise, regulate and improve this industry, Bhavya Rathod explains how the country’s economy is currently among the most dynamic in the world due to its thriving banking and insurance industries 

Led by well-planned government initiatives and the beefing up of infrastructure, Bhavya Rathod explains how India’s agriculture sector is bounding ahead at a rapid pace, primarily on account of exports. In the coming years, the country is all set to create a strong global footprint with leads in sugar, Basmati rice, fisheries and food processing 

We have seen in the past one year that several SME stocks have been catching investors’ attention. Is it the right time to consider such stocks? Yogesh Supekar shares a fresh perspective on SME stocks and suggests how one can deal with them profitably while also highlighting the challenges that lie therein. 

With changing trends and preferences such as the demand for natural fibres, the textile business in India is making its footprint in the modern era by implementing new methods of production and distribution. In this article, Shreya Chaware explains how this will augur well for its steady growth over the years to come.

Micro-cap investing and growth investing are considered synonymous in the sense that investors turn to micro-cap stocks because small companies are considered to have greater growth potential. Yogesh Supekar explains the various ways to identify micro-caps with potential 

A stock’s beta is one easily available parameter which can be helpful as a gauge of a stock’s volatility relative to the broader market or a particular portfolio.

Every sector goes through expansion, peaks and troughs. If we look around us the renewable sector looks like one with huge tailwinds. Yogesh Supekar discusses the sector’s outlook while focusing on the exact investing opportunities where investors can remain invested for the long term 

Post the pandemic-driven slowdown, engineering companies in India are now working hard towards increasing both their domestic and global footprint. Meanwhile, several government initiatives and the need for infrastructure development is providing a huge boost to this sector. In this article, Shreya Chaware highlights the key trends and prospects of engineering sector. 

While geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue, tensions between China and Taiwan are rising. These geopolitical events have heightened the necessity for increased defence spending. This article includes insights into the defence sector as well as recommendations of two excellent companies that have made a mark in this industry 

With a greater emphasis on research and development, preserving long-term relationships with MNCs and delivering specialised chemicals, Indian chemical companies are moving up the value chain. Mandar Wagh outlines how urbanisation, greater capital expenditure by chemical companies, and India's proximity to the Middle East would all play a role in driving growth in this sector.

The IT sector appears to be out of favour with its valuation falling by almost 31 per cent year-to-date (YTD). Furthermore, Nifty IT has dropped more than 23 per cent YTD, behind Nifty 50, which has gained around 0.75 per cent. So, does this seem like a good time to buy great IT companies the contrarian way? This article is an effort towards finding out the same 

India’s FMCG industry continues to be one of the biggest long-term sustainable business opportunities in the country. However, despite being one of the fastest growing markets globally for FMCG products, India’s per capita FMCG consumption is still amongst the lowest in the world. Armaan Madhani sheds light on the sector’s strong scope for growth in the near future

In the post-pandemic rebound, shares of major automobile companies are outperforming the benchmark indices as the sector is expecting another month of robust car and commercial vehicle sales. Also, the increasing demand for electric vehicles will further boost the sector. In this article, Shreya Chaware has thrown some light on the key points underpinning the growth of the automobile sector

Dalal Street Investment Journal Presents Top 1000 Companies: Financial Review For FY22.

India is positioned as a significant and rising player in the global pharmaceuticals sector. In August 2021, the Indian pharmaceutical market increased at 17.7 per cent annually, up from 13.7 per cent in July 2020. In this report, Shreya Chaware highlights the factors that will trigger further growth of this sector

Investors often look at various theories to understand and predict stockmarket behaviour. Lindy Effect is one such theorised phenomenon whichhelps explain certain aspects of choosing stocks. Shreya Chaware deepdives into the Lindy Effect and deliberates on whether it can be useful inthe investing process

Net profit margin is one of thekey tools for determining thefinancial health of a company.The metric demonstrates acompany’s ability to convertsales into profits and alsofurnishes an insight into how wella company is run. Armaan Madhani explains how investorsmust properly analyse thevarious facets of profitability

Bank Nifty is a popular tradable derivative instrument that several investors and traders bet on a regular basis.

The Indian power sector is advancing at a fast pace with an ever-increasing demand for power.

To trade (speculate) or not to trade is a difficult question faced by investors, especially when stocks tend to trade sideways for a longer duration than expected.

The market is currently new about it. However, there are periods when the volatility suddenly jumps abnormally and over a certain time it normalises.

Inflation levels are gathering pace across the world and India is no exception to this raging phenomenon.

To quote James Clear, an American author who is best known for his book 'lsquo;Atomic Habits', 'I accumu- lated small but consistent habits that ultimately led to results that were unimaginable when I started.'

ESG investing is gathering strength globally. With the advent of Covid

Finance Sector Contributes To Indian Economy’s Rapid Pace.

Setting realistic financial goals is one of the finest methods to get control of your finances.