[ptrikha21]

While 2024 was not as good overall as the years 2021 (leaving the first few months of Delta Covid wave) and 2023.
Yet as of now, lower Business revenues, profits and bleaker forecast coupled with stubborn inflation and geo political factors including a change in guard in US presidency means that the recent downward swing in Share Markets in India - Nifty and Sensex would continue.

Yet would it mean a fully blown Bear Market?

Not exactly as some Business like IT, Pharma might see upward trend.
Plus Infrastructure might see a push as 2024 was an election year and now we could see more stability in India in the political terms.

Experts suggest rebalancing of portfolio. May be moving more towards Balanced and Debt profile.
Plus Select buying at Dips in Large and Medium level companies' stocks.
Also, one can increase allocation to certain SIPs of select Mutual Funds or similar money instruments.

May be select buying into Crypto.

This post is based on articles Read on ValueResearch.com, MoneyControl and Economic Times.

So what are your views?

[Tendz]

I hope, the sectors doing well will help the economy grow. Most importantly, I hope that good financial planning helps people navigate the market safely and grow in the long run.

[ptrikha21]

I hope, the sectors doing well will help the economy grow. Most importantly, I hope that good financial planning helps people navigate the market safely and grow in the long run.

Yes, a well thought and planned Financial Plan is very vital.
Plus one needs flexibility to alter one's plan as things progress.

[cmoneyspinner]

In the USA, investors are following Bitcoin and AI stocks; and since Trump won, people have been monitoring Defense stocks.

[ptrikha21]

In the USA, investors are following Bitcoin and AI stocks; and since Trump won, people have been monitoring Defense stocks.

Defense Stocks could provide steadiness and consistency but not sure about quantum of Returns or ROI.
However, US Firms relying on imported goods could feel the pinch once high import barriers are put on imports in US from Mexico, China and others (including a few products from India).