Strong GDP does not always mean strong markets. Every quarter, the same headline does the rounds: GDP growth beats estimates, and somewhere on business television, an anchor points to the Sensex as if the two move in lockstep. It is an intuitive story. A growing economy means growing company profits, which should mean rising stock…
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If India VIX Crossed 25 Again — Here’s What History Says Happens to Nifty Next
In March 2026, India’s “fear gauge” spiked to nearly 29 as tensions in West Asia escalated. Crude oil surged, the rupee wobbled, and Nifty slid roughly 12% from its highs. Headlines called it panic. Screener alerts went off. WhatsApp groups filled with “sell everything” messages. By July 2026, that same fear gauge — India VIX…
Index Funds vs Active Funds: What 10 Years of Indian Data Actually Shows
Should you pay a fund manager to pick stocks for you — or just buy the index and go home? It sounds like a simple question. But most investors never get a clean, evidence-based answer. They get star ratings, 1-year return charts, and the reassurance that their fund manager “outperforms in volatile markets.” This post…
10 Key Insights from the Nikhil Kamath & Elon Musk Podcast
Here are 10 key insights from Nikhil Kamath & Elon Musk Podcast – original link to the podcast. 1. Work Becomes Optional Elon Musk predicts that within 10 to 20 years, working will become optional due to the rapid advancements in AI and robotics. This transformation is described as a “supersonic tsunami,” the most radical…