- Dark side of stock market/long term investment without constant monitoring: If you had invested Rs.1 crore 10 years ago in 1. Yes Bank = Rs.3-4 lakh. 2. Reliance Communications = Rs.0. 3. DHFL = Rs.0. 4. Suzlon Energy = ~ Rs.7-9 lakh. 5. Vodafone Idea = Rs.4–5 lakh. 6. PC Jeweller = ~ Rs.3–4 lakh. 7. JP Associates = ~ Rs.2–3 lakh. 8. Unitech = ~ Rs.50,000. 9. Gitanjali Gems = Rs.0. 10. Cox & Kings = Rs.0.
- FII Outflow Concern: Foreign investors have reportedly withdrawn over $12 billion from Indian equities amid the Iran conflict, potentially making this one of the largest monthly sell-offs, surpassing the Rs.94,000 cr. outflow seen in October 2024. If Brent Crude Oil stabilises around $85–$90 per barrel after the conflict, India’s economic growth could moderate to about 6.5% from earlier projections of 7.2%, which may weigh on equity market sentiment.
- Escalation in the Russia–Ukraine War has reportedly disrupted Russia’s oil logistics after Ukrainian drone strikes hit key export terminals. As per reports, facilities handling nearly 1.7 mbpd capacity have been affected, temporarily halting loadings. Such disruptions in Russia oil exports could tighten global supply and push up Crude Oil prices, which may weigh negatively on the India economy and equity market sentiment.
- Market veterans caution that global financial markets are currently highly headline-driven, where policy decisions and geopolitical developments can rapidly shift sentiment. In such volatile conditions, traders often focus on capital preservation rather than aggressive profit chasing. Strategies such as reduced position sizes, tighter risk management and avoiding large overnight exposures are increasingly recommended until stability returns.
- The idea that markets only move upward is a myth. Corrections are a natural feature of markets driven by demand and supply. Historically, markets witness roughly three 5% corrections annually, while average intra-year drawdowns can approach 14%. During recessions, crises or periods of excessive valuations, bear markets can persist for extended periods. Individual stocks may also collapse even when broader indices remain stable or rise.
