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Thirty-one years old, but still maintaining a conventional approach, the Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) stands as India's premier equity research and capital investment publication. Published biweekly, the magazine aims to meet the informational needs of its readership—comprising investor-investors and financial professionals alike. Supported by a carefully curated team of market and corporate experts, DSIJ's focus areas include detailed stock market research and recommendations, comprehensive capital market analysis, personal finance guidance, and evaluations of economic developments within the country along with their implications for Indian share markets. It remains a vital resource, serving a loyal base of over 800,000 high-net-worth individuals.

September 25, 2023 Cover Story: Equity — Bubble or Bull Market? Analyzing the Top and Bottom Performers of the Past Six Months

The Indian equity markets have shown notable performance growth, with broad indices experiencing gains exceeding 30 percent over the last six months. This performance has considerably outpaced the Nifty 50, which recorded an increase of approximately 11.7 percent during the same period. Such divergence has raised concerns among investors regarding the possibility of a market bubble. The analysis leverages historical data to assess whether this rapid ascent signifies sustainable growth or an impending correction.

September 11, 2023: The Mid-Cap Segment — An Examination of Its Investment Potential

Currently, mid-cap stocks are at the forefront of market gains within the broader equity landscape. Notably, the Mid-Cap index was among the first to recover from its May 2023 downturn, outperforming larger indices that took additional time to regain previous highs. This article explores the reasons why mid-cap stocks warrant consideration as a strategic component of investment portfolios and investigates their role in navigating market volatility.

The Indian equity market has experienced significant volatility over the past eighteen months. The Nifty 50 index, which reflects the performance of the top 50 companies listed on the National Stock Exchange, peaked at around 18,600 points in October 2021 before declining roughly 10 percent over subsequent quarters. Broader indices faced steeper declines; for instance, the Nifty Mid-Cap 150 index fell by over 20 percent during an eight-month period. The decline has been driven by various macroeconomic and geopolitical factors contributing to market fluctuations.

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