The WeekendInvesting Newsletter - 18 Jan 2024

Indian equities have been offering lucrative growth potential to investors, with significant returns observed over the years.

In this article, we will delve into the data provided by Funds India Research, which outlines the growth trajectory of Indian equities, particularly in mutual funds. The insights gained from this data shed light on the potential returns and the timeframe required for such growth.

The data, sourced from Aditya Kondawar’s Twitter feed, shows the multiplication factor of Indian equities over various time periods, ranging from five to fifteen years. This data, collected since 1999, spans a time frame of 24 years and offers valuable insights into the growth potential of Indian equities. . . . . .

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As an investor, it is crucial to understand the various factors that can influence the stock market. One such factor is elections. Elections can have a significant impact on the performance of the stock market. In this article, we will explore the historical performance of the Indian stock market, specifically the Nifty index, around election times.

In May 2009, the markets had been weak in the prior 12-month period, with the Nifty index falling from around 6000 to 2800. However, a significant rally ensued, starting from pre-elections, three months before the elections, and continuing till about December 2010. This rally resulted in a gain of approximately 100% . . . .

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The market opened more than a couple of hundred points below, but there was stability after the first hour.During the first hour, it appeared that the market would break through the support like a hot knife through butter. However, it found support at a crucial point, and now we find ourselves dangling at this support level.

Sectors of the day . . . .

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