Markets are cautiously optimistic after a US-Iran ceasefire. Investors are watching fourth-quarter earnings and crude oil prices closely. Foreign institutional investors’ decisions will also shape market direction. While immediate conflict fears fade, domestic concerns like valuations and growth recovery may resurface. Corporate profitability faces pressure from higher energy costs and a weaker rupee.
Multi-asset allocation mutual funds: Nippon India, HDFC feature among SIP top performers and laggards
Systematic investment plans (SIPs) across major equity fund categories have delivered returns over the past two years even as most benchmark indices struggled during the