What can help investors navigate the stock market at any point would be to steer clear of optimism bias and look at their investing decision from a practical lens that is based on research, and their own needs
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Indian equities are thriving amid a robust economic upswing as the country heads into an election year, which could unveil untapped opportunities for investors
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Indian equities are thriving amid a robust economic upswing as the country heads into an election year, which could unveil untapped opportunities for investors
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The market has been on a roller coaster for most of 2023. But in December 2023 when the Sensex crossed the 70,000 mark, it brought a welcome positive end to the year. But now the question is what’s in store in 2024, the year that will see the general elections and the third test for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The big event is expected to keep market participants on their toes, as election years typically bring in volatility. Vijay Chandok, managing director and CEO of ICICI Securities, spoke to Nidhi Sinha, editor, Outlook Money, about what’s in store in 2024 for the stock market, where investors can find opportunities and where they need to tread with caution. Here are the edited excerpts
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