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In 2024, India’s ultra-high-net-worth investors showcased resilience, innovation, and adaptability, navigating equity, private markets, and global diversification. Key trends included robust equity market confidence, growth in private credit and equity, and the rise of single-family offices (SFOs). Technology-driven wealth management, alongside increasing interest in sustainability, ESG, and international investments, is expected to shape the investment landscape in 2025.

The third-quarter earnings season is in full swing, with 246 companies set to announce their results this week. Key earnings to watch include HDFC Bank, Paytm, Zomato, HUL, ICICI Bank, and others. Results will be declared across various sectors including banking, auto, pharma, and cement, with announcements scheduled between January 20-24.

Recent analysis of over 400,000 mutual fund portfolios reveals that 65% fail to meet their benchmarks, causing long-term wealth erosion, especially for High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs). The root causes include overwhelming choice, reliance on outdated portfolio management approaches, and overreliance on historical performance metrics, which are poor indicators of future returns, highlighting the need for modern, data-driven investment strategies.

The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued domestic firms eroded by Rs 1.71 lakh crore last week, with IT majors Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services taking the biggest hit.

The market remains in a consolidation phase, with key levels like 23,000 and 22,300-22,500 acting as strong supports for Nifty. While global uncertainties persist, domestic institutions have been selectively buying, cushioning declines. Traders are advised to focus on disciplined risk management, while investors should use corrections to accumulate fundamentally strong stocks in defensive sectors, such as FMCG and healthcare.

Zomato is expected to report strong Q3FY25 growth, with a 66% YoY revenue increase, driven by food delivery and Blinkit’s expansion. Blinkit revenues are projected to surge 110% YoY due to store additions. However, the consolidated EBITDA margin may see a 60bps QoQ contraction due to increased competition in quick commerce.

Vinir Engineering Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to float an initial public offering (IPO).

Factor farming is transforming investment strategies in India by leveraging data, algorithms, and specific market factors like momentum, value, and volatility. By 2025, the rise of smart beta ETFs and factor-based strategies like CAN SLIM signals a shift toward data-driven approaches. Despite challenges like Black Swan events and regulatory constraints, technological advancements are driving growth in factor investing, providing better risk mitigation and access.