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The index, known as the Junior Nifty, tracks 50 companies outside the Nifty 50 and has dropped nearly 25% over the past 4.5 months, reaching a low of 58,230. JM Financial recommends that investors consider taking long positions in the index gradually while hedging against the Nifty 50 to manage risk and optimize potential returns.

First-time investors should start with a flexi-cap fund to minimize risk, advises experts Mihir Vora and Trivesh D. Patience, strategic decision-making, and diversification are key. While 2025 may be volatile, capital protection and research-driven investments will help navigate market fluctuations. Caution is essential when chasing multi-baggers. Focus on long-term growth by gradually building a diversified portfolio.

So, within the generic companies, from the US point of view, Cipla delivered a very good set of results supported by the niche launches. And if you see, the commentary has also been very positive. They have revised the guidance to upwards of 25.5%, which they were expecting at around 25%.

Market volatility is an inevitable reality for investors, but rather than fearing it, one should embrace it as a companion. Today’s volatility is driven by a combination of domestic and global factors that are reshaping the investment landscape.

Bitcoin has experienced significant volatility post-Trump s election, with retail panic sales lowering prices despite Whales and institutional investors buying at dips. The lack of clear regulations contributes to market uncertainty. Currently, Bitcoin hovers around $97,116, with crucial support at $94,031 and resistance at $98,851. Future government reforms could propel Bitcoin above $100,000.

Nikhil Nigania, Director at Bernstein, highlights the critical decline in power demand affecting market dynamics and the reluctance of DISCOMs to sign PPAs. The drop in battery prices has lessened the need for wind capacity, making transmission equipment a promising investment. Despite renewable PPA slowdown, transmission capex remains strong, with NTPC favored for its balanced thermal and renewable mix.

Brokerage firms recommend buying PI Industries, ICICI Bank, Amber Enterprises, Indus Towers, and IGL. PI Industries is targeted at Rs 4,400. ICICI Bank is expected to reach Rs 1,600. Amber Enterprises has a target of Rs 8,845. Indus Towers is aimed at Rs 490. IGL is set at Rs 250.

The retail portion of the issue was subscribed 83%, while the non-institutional investors category saw a subscription of 10% on the final day of bidding. Meanwhile, qualified institutional buyers subscribed 1.26 times of their allotted portion.

Royal Arc Electrodes IPO: Royal Arc Electrodes IPO: The company plans to issue approximately 30 lakh shares in a new equity sale, with the goal of raising Rs 36 crore. The IPO share allotment will be decided on February 19, and the listing is scheduled for February 21.

Vartak says mid and small-cap stocks have been underperforming due to the excess valuations created in the past.