Market Elements

The Indian markets did not do much in the first two years of Modi’s thumping victory in the 2014 elections. They did rise initially but… Read More »Will the financial markets have a sudden increase during the next election of 2019 like it happened in 2014?

Imagine the stock market like a big supermarket, but instead of buying groceries, you’re buying little pieces of different companies. When you buy a share,… Read More »How does the share market work? How do stock prices of a certain company go up and down?

The market decides. Take a bustling vegetable market. How is the price of a kilogram of tomatoes decided (they are above Rs 100 as of… Read More »Who decides the stock price?

Legendary investor Rakesh Jhunjunwala compared the stock market to an enigmatic lady! Let’s dive into why the stock market is such a challenging thing to… Read More »Why is the stock market so difficult to predict?

The tango between the US Federal Reserve and interest rates is a constant watch for financial aficionados. When they twist the knob to up the… Read More »What is the impact of US Fed rate hike on Indian markets and mutual funds?

Protecting your portfolio from market volatility is an important consideration for investors. While it’s impossible to completely eliminate market risks, there are several strategies you… Read More »How can I protect my portfolio from market volatility?

Here is a short story to illustrate this concept: Once upon a time in a metropolitan city, there lived two friends, Ramesh and Suresh. Both… Read More »Why do stock prices fall when inflation rises? Shouldn’t that mean there be more money in circulation to buy more stocks if the equity didn’t change?

The yields on commercial papers (CPs) and certificates of deposit (CDs) are nearing the 10-year G-Sec levels (long-term risk-free rate). This has implications for investors… Read More »How do changes in interest rates or inflation impact the stock market, and what strategies can investors use to navigate these conditions?