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But some investors might be tempted to consider selling this time as the general elections are feared to induce sharp swings in equities. Investors are also growing nervous about the US Federal Reserve delaying interest rate cuts as expected by the financial markets.

After 2 straight months of underperformance, the midcap and smallcap indices massively outperformed the benchmark Nifty in the month of April. The Nifty Midcap index jumped 5.8% while the Nifty Smallcap index surged 11.4% in the previous month. In comparison, the benchmark Nifty was up 1.24%.

ETFs or index funds are a good way to participate in the equity markets. But when valuations run high, cherry-picking of stocks is the way forward.

FY24 was an interesting year with strong gains across markets caps and sectors. While the Nifty 50 Index was up 29%, the Midcap Index was up 60%, the Smallcap Index was up 70%, Nifty 500 Index was up 39%.

Large & midcap schemes are benchmarked against NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 - TRI and S&P BSE 250 LargeMidCap Index - TRI. These benchmarks gave 4.13% and 4.58%, respectively, during the quarter.

The average advance-to-decline ratio in February stood at 0.95 times. This level was seen last in March 2023 and since April, it stayed above 1 riding on robust economic fundamentals and participation of foreign investors. Analysts further said that the reasons for the current market correction can be also be attributed to the sharp rise of 17.5 percent within a short time span - from November2023 to mid-January 2024

Nifty fell in late morning trade on Thursday, pulled down by bank stocks after the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision and dragging by the ITC, said Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research at HDFC Securities.At close on Thursday, ...

IRFC, REC, Power Finance Corporation, BHEL, SJVN, JSW Energy and GMR Airports are some of the direct beneficiaries of the increased capex spending announced in the budget on the Infrastructure, Power and Railways sector.

The Switzerland market started off on a weak note on Monday, but recovered swiftly and then stayed firm right through the day's session to eventually close modestly higher.

The Switzerland market started off on a weak note on Monday, but recovered swiftly and then stayed firm right through the day's session to eventually close modestly higher.