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Sudip Bandyopadhyay highlights global market volatility driven by U.S. policy shifts but sees optimism for India. Falling inflation may prompt RBI rate cuts, supporting growth. While volatility persists, downside risks are limited, and market recovery is expected soon.

China’s securities regulator proposes pay cuts of up to 50% for underperforming fund managers. The move aims to restore investor trust, improve fund performance, and attract long-term capital as China’s stock market struggles amid economic slowdown and trade tensions.

The Sensex fell 0.69% over five consecutive losing sessions, closing at 73,829 on March 13. ETMarkets identified 10 BSE200 stocks that also declined daily during this period.

In a holiday-shortened week, 392 BSE500 stocks declined, with IndusInd Bank plunging 28%. IT led sectoral losses amid US slowdown fears. Meanwhile, only 95 stocks gained, including KIMS and Aavas Financiers, while Tata Teleservices and Sun TV remained flat.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer an accessible and liquid way to invest in income-generating properties. Regulated by SEBI, REITs provide diversification, transparency, and tax-efficient yields. With four listed REITs in India, investors can benefit from consistent returns.

ELSS funds offer tax savings and long-term wealth creation through equity investments. With a three-year lock-in, they encourage disciplined investing. DSP Mutual Fund’s Rohit Singhania advises treating ELSS as a flexi-cap fund rather than just a tax-saving tool.

As recession fears grip the U.S., Warren Buffett’s investment strategy offers key lessons. His focus on fundamentals and contrarian approach—buying during downturns—helps investors navigate uncertainty amid Trump s trade war, market corrections, and economic slowdown concerns.

Veteran investor Shankar Sharma urges young Indians to move abroad for investing success, emphasizing the power of free-flowing, uncaged capital in navigating global markets effectively. He highlights how mobility enhances financial opportunities beyond domestic economic constraints.

Indian stock markets have faced a sharp decline, with Nifty 50 down 14% and broader indices falling further. Technical indicators suggest consolidation, with key resistance at 22,700 and support at 22,200. Bank Nifty remains at a critical juncture amid mixed sector performance.

LGT Wealth India’s CIO Rajesh Cheruvu believes markets will stabilize once panic selling subsides. Despite volatility, Nifty valuations are below the five-year average, suggesting a potential bottom. Midcap and smallcap indices have entered a bear market, with sharp corrections.