- Very important market lesson: No company stays good forever and no company stays bad forever. Examples include Yes Bank, Reliance Infra and DHFL which were once market favourites but later weakened, while State Bank of India and Hindustan Aeronautics moved from weak phases to strong wealth creators. Business cycles, management execution and industry trends drive such shifts, hence investors must adapt and review portfolios regularly.
- Big alert: Friday night closing saw Dow Jones Industrial Average down 269 pts., Nasdaq Composite up 80 pts. and S&P 500 down 8 pts., while GIFT Nifty fell 72 pts., signalling a flat to gap-down start for Indian markets on Monday. Outcome of the US–Iran meeting over the weekend in Pakistan may trigger a sharp gap up or gap down. With Indian markets closed on Ambedkar Jayanti on 14th April while global markets remain open, another large gap move is possible on Wednesday; Nifty expiry has been shifted to Monday, 13th
- Alert: LTCG tax on equities was reintroduced in 2018 and later raised to 12.5% by Nirmala Sitharaman. Since then FIIs have sold nearly Rs.10 lakh cr., including about Rs.1.6 lakh cr. in FY25–26 with Rs.1.17 lakh cr. selling in March alone and Rs.38,973 cr. in April 2026. Market participants suggest reconsidering capital gains tax and STT to attract foreign investors back to Indian markets.
- As per market veteran, FOMO is the fastest way to lose money. Chasing trending stocks or late breakouts often leads to buying high and exiting in fear. A simple rule helps avoid this trap — if the business is not clearly understood, it is better to avoid the stock regardless of how fast it is rising.
- Buy in FOMO and sell in panic usually leads to capital loss and stress, while buying during panic and selling during euphoria often leads to gains. Investors should follow a disciplined plan, avoid panic selling during volatility and stay invested in quality businesses as wealth is built through patience rather than excessive trading.
