Passive investing is gaining rapid traction in India, with DSP’s Anil Ghelani projecting ETFs and index funds to grow from 17% to 30% of mutual fund assets within five years. The shift reflects changing investor behaviour, with passive strategies forming core portfolios and active funds playing a selective, high-alpha role.
Christopher Wood has cut select Indian equities to increase exposure to South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, betting on the AI-driven capex cycle. He views memory stocks as core beneficiaries, citing strong demand, attractive valuations and structural shifts, while warning that malinvestment risks could eventually disrupt the AI trade.
Jesse Livermore’s timeless investing principles offer clarity on one of the toughest market decisions, when to book profits and when to hold on. His approach emphasises patience in winners, quick loss-cutting, and disciplined risk management, highlighting that investor psychology, not just market trends, often determines long-term success.
NSE’s proposed IPO could reshape India’s exchange landscape by ending BSE’s scarcity premium and introducing direct competition in listed exchange stocks. Despite dominant market share, NSE may list at a valuation discount due to regulatory impacts on derivatives, while BSE’s recent turnaround and growth add complexity to investor positioning.
Indian markets head into a crucial week with investors tracking Q1 business updates, June F&O expiry, auto sales data, FII flows, crude oil prices, monsoon progress, US bond yields and key macroeconomic releases. While benchmark indices have remained resilient, profit booking in broader markets signals caution as traders assess domestic and global cues for the next leg of market direction.
Indian markets navigated a subdued week, ending with modest gains as Nifty hovered near a crucial resistance zone between 24,160 and 24,500. Technical indicators suggest caution, with a decisive move above this hurdle needed to fuel further upside. Investors are advised to maintain a selective approach, focusing on stock-specific opportunities while managing risk diligently. Pharma and Media sectors show relative strength, while Energy and IT lag.
Indian issuers, including SBI and BoB, have paused dollar bond plans as investors demand higher yields amid rising supply expectations from India. Recent deals show widening spreads over US Treasuries, prompting issuers to reconsider timing. Banks and PSUs may now turn to loans or wait for calmer global bond markets.
NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan urged companies to prioritize building sustainable businesses and long-term value over solely chasing share prices. He emphasized that market valuation should reflect genuine business performance and growth. Chauhan advised entrepreneurs to focus on their core operations, highlighting that consistent profitability and innovation, even in small improvements, eventually attract market recognition and unlock significant growth opportunities.
Goldman Sachs’ India equity portfolio fell 6% in CY26 amid mixed stock performance. While 18 stocks declined sharply, eight delivered strong gains, led by GNG Electronics, TD Power Systems, and Inox India.
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