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  Nifty 50 at 25,000: What It Means for Your Mutual Fund Investments The Nifty 50, India’s benchmark equity index, has surged by 892.55 points , or 3.70% , over the past month, closing at 25,018.10 on May 19. This rise reflects more than just numbers—it's a sign of strengthening investor confidence, a resilient economy, and strong corporate earnings. The index is now inching closer to its 52-week high of 26,277.35 , sparking optimism across market participants. 🔍 Market Overview Monthly High : 25,062.95 Monthly Low : 24,965.80 Previous Close : 25,019.80 52-Week High : 26,277.35 52-Week Low : 21,281.45 Despite some short-term dips in April, the market has shown a strong recovery in May, riding on the back of favourable domestic and global cues. 🚀 Key Drivers of the Rally Robust Corporate Earnings – Especially in banking, auto, and IT sectors. Strong Retail Participation – SIPs and retail mutual fund investments have hit record highs. Stable Macroeco...

  How India-Pakistan Tensions Impact the Stock Market: A Historical Analysis Whenever geopolitical tensions rise—especially between India and Pakistan—investors often ask: What happens to the market? Should I stay invested? Should I exit? The emotional response is understandable. War or military conflict brings uncertainty, and markets hate uncertainty. But when we analyze past data, the story might surprise you. Historical Data: Nifty50’s Performance Around India-Pak Events Let’s analyze how the Nifty50 index has reacted to some of the most notable Indo-Pak conflict events over the past few decades: What the Data Tells Us 1. Short-Term Shock, Long-Term Recovery: Most events triggered minor to moderate declines or volatility in the 1-month window. However, in 4 out of 5 cases, the market gave positive returns in the 6- and 12-month periods following the event. 2. Exception – 2001 Parliament Attack: This is the only event after which the Nifty50 remained negative even 1...