India outperformed considerably in 2024 which partly explains part of the underperformance this year. By around September last year, valuations were no longer inexpensive, earnings forecasts started seeing moderate cuts, FPI outflows followed, and system liquidity went into deficit – a trend which continued into 1Q2025.
Concurrent Gainers: 8 smallcap stocks that gain for 5 days in a row
The benchmark finished in the red in three of the five sessions between December 8 and 12. Despite broader market weakness and some volatility, eight