- Hard truth of Indian markets: Indices appear stable, but two out of three stocks are negative, with deep median drawdowns. As per market grapevine, index management masks broader weakness to sustain sentiment and SIP flows, while 85% of stocks trade 20–80% below highs. Frustrated investors are quietly reallocating to gold and silver, where returns have been swift and visible.
- CG Power and Industrial Solutions won a Rs.900 cr transformer order from the US for a major data centre project, marking a significant global entry—just keep on track.
- Market falls defined: 10% correction, 20% bear market, >30% crash, >50% recession.
- Alert: Despite Friday’s heavy selling, Nifty, Sensex & Bank Nifty remain stable, but 9 out of 10 stocks are down 10–85% from highs. Portfolios are deep in losses and investor sentiment is broken. As per market grapevine, hope rests on the Budget. If there is no relief on LTCG, STT, and dividend tax, retail confidence may snap, pushing money from equities and mutual funds into FDs, gold and silver. FY25–26 has emerged as a major wealth destroyer for cash-market investors.
- Silver shock: Physical silver in China surged to $111, an all-time high. As per market grapevine, geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainty have driven prudent investors to shift from equities to gold and silver over the past 4–5 months, while retailers increasingly prefer FDs. Budget remains the last hope.
