Foreign investors have divested $53 billion from Indian equities since late 2024, leading to underperformance against emerging markets. Domestic institutions have stepped in, becoming the dominant force and increasing their shareholding to a record 18.6%, effectively 'domesticating' the market and cushioning FII selling pressure on select stocks.

Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold comes with challenges such as purity concerns, storage costs, theft risk, and resale deductions.

Goldman Sachs has identified 12 Indian stocks as medium-term alpha bets despite warning that the record $22 billion FII selloff in 2026 may persist. Foreign investors have already pulled out more than last year’s total, marking one of the sharpest equity outflows in over two decades amid continued global risk-off sentiment.

Reliance Jio may change its IPO plan. Instead of existing investors selling shares, it could be a fresh issue. This means money goes directly into Jio Platforms for debt reduction and expansion. This move could restore investor faith in large Indian IPOs. It might set a new standard for future mega listings. The market will watch this development closely.

Aashish Somaiyaa, CEO of White Oak Capital, believes selective stock picking is key in the current market. He sees India's recent flat performance as a strategic entry point. Global investors should look beyond US tech towards emerging markets. The market faces near-term challenges from geopolitical events and energy prices. Somaiyaa's strategy focuses on identifying individual stock winners.

Wealthy investors are making significant moves, pouring over $1 billion into ten select stocks. This concentrated buying occurs even as their overall portfolio value has decreased. Data shows these high-net-worth individuals are strategically picking specific retail and engineering companies. While some of these chosen stocks also saw price drops, the investors are doubling down on their bets.

Morgan Stanley has turned more bullish on India, forecasting the BSE Sensex could rise to 89,000 by June 2027, implying around 15% upside from current levels. Strategist Ridham Desai said India is emerging from a six-quarter earnings slowdown into a stronger growth phase after a “mid-cycle” pause.

A nearly 50% rally in 2026 has made Adani Power India’s most valuable listed power firm, surpassing NTPC. Strong earnings, rising demand, high PLFs, new tariff PPAs and growing institutional ownership are driving the stock’s sharp re-rating, even as valuation risks remain.

At a time when Indian investors are increasingly exploring overseas markets amid strong performance in global equities, fund managers at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026 cautioned against treating international investing as a short-term return-chasing strategy.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman Raamdeo Agrawal said India remains one of the world’s best markets for long-term wealth creation despite global uncertainties and AI-led shifts. Speaking at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026, he highlighted India’s strong compounding story, rising financialisation and potential for generating multibagger stocks.