The Nifty and Sensex recorded the strongest performance among regional markets, as per the data compiled by ET Bureau.

Investing in the stock market requires informed decisions based on company valuation. This process helps determine if stocks are overvalued, undervalued, or reasonably priced. Various methods like Discounted Cash Flow, Asset-Based and Market Approach, alongside financial ratios like P/E and P/S, assist investors in accurate evaluations.

Veteran investor Vijay Kedia emphasizes that bear markets are the ultimate teachers, transforming those who endure them into smarter investors. He outlines the importance of patience, conviction, and long-term thinking in investing, highlighting bear markets as opportunities to invest in undervalued stocks.

REITs and InvITs in India provide retail and institutional investors opportunities to invest in real estate and infrastructure markets. The sectors hold potential for growth with India s expanding market. Inclusion in major benchmark indices can enhance liquidity and attract passive foreign investments.

According to Amit Dixit, Senior Analyst, ICICI Securities, Q4 is really brimming with activity, both international as well as on the domestic front.

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As of Feb 2025, Nifty has already corrected from the peak by 15%, Midcap 100 around 21% and Small cap 250 around 25%, so a meaningful correction is seen in the Market at Index level.

REITs allow retail investors to invest in premium real estate that was once available only to large institutions and high-net-worth individuals.

In the face of market unpredictability, structured strategies like factor investing leverage quantifiable characteristics such as quality, growth, and momentum to build resilient portfolios. This data-driven approach helps balance risks and capture long-term returns by strategically selecting and combining various investment factors.