Retail or individual participation in the stock markets has surged in recent years, with the benchmark Nifty50 and Sensex on a tear, fueled by India's strong economic and corporate growth.
Yet, risks abound. India's stubborn food inflation, high interest rates, slowing corporate earnings growth, and geopolitical uncertainties—including the escalating West Asia and Russia-Ukraine conflicts and potential economic disruptions from Donald Trump's return as the US president—pose formidable challenges.
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