Two Years On, Indian Equities Remain Stuck in a Slow Grind
· Business · Economic Times
Indian equities have experienced a challenging market phase with mixed returns since September 2024, when a record-breaking bull run abruptly came to an end. The Nifty and Sensex have seen significant declines over the past two years, while small and mid-cap stocks have performed relatively well amid long stretches of a slow grind. The prolonged period of uncertainty has tested the patience of retail and institutional investors who grew accustomed to post-Covid bull runs. Fund managers are increasingly relying on technical and quantitative signals rather than fundamentals to navigate the difficult market conditions. Despite these difficulties, the correction has removed valuation froth from the market and presented potential buying opportunities for global investors.
Why it matters
Market participants and retail investors face sustained difficulties in generating returns amid a prolonged period of modest gains and volatility across major equity indices.
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