Beyond Market Magazine - March, 2026

In this issue

The last few years have been crucial and testing for a growing economy like India. Resilience has been the defining theme, but turning that resilience into genuine growth has been a challenge in itself. While internal hurdles were many, geopolitical pressures proved equally formidable. Through it all, India has kept progressing, maintaining a well-guarded moat. Our cover story this issue explores these challenges and what can be expected going forward.
Against this backdrop, this issue covers a range of topics that touch the everyday lives of investors. We look at the gold loan market in India, how global AI companies are posing a serious challenge to Indian IT firms and the existential pressures this is creating for software professionals, the state of India's power transmission and distribution network as it enters a multi-year investment cycle, the growing health supplement and wellness industry, art as an emerging aspiration among investors, the rising interest in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) among high-net-worth individuals, and the growing trend of people stepping away from social media to protect their mental health.
Talking about personal finances, our Beyond Basics section covers the newly introduced Life Cycle Funds category in mutual funds, and makes a case for health insurance, which is no longer just a voluntary consideration, given that rising medical costs can have a life-altering impact on families.
And as you navigate these uncertain times, our Beyond Learning section reflects on why multi-asset investing may be the need of the hour. Stay vigilant, and ensure your portfolio is built to weather whatever lies ahead.