Market Masters: Kotak Mahindra AMC's Nilesh Shah’s Guide For Uncertain Times

Why Are Indian Markets Falling? Nilesh Shah Decodes the Crisis & Investment Strategies. The Indian stock market has been struggling, with Nifty and Sensex witnessing a prolonged downturn since September 2024. So far, 2025 has been a hard year for Indian indices, with Nifty 50 and Nifty Bank falling over 5%, making them the worst-performing indices globally in 2025. Even fundamentally strong stocks have struggled to hold their ground, making investing in such volatile conditions a challenge.

Market experts suggest that rather than focusing on sectors or themes, investors should be highly selective in picking individual stocks. But what about mutual funds? Are they a good investment option in this environment? Should investors shift their focus to gold, fixed income, or other asset classes to hedge against uncertainty?

Adding to the pressure, relentless FII outflows and global geopolitical uncertainties have weighed down Indian markets. Interestingly, while India struggles, global markets have shown resilience. Hang Seng has surged 20% this year, Germany's DAX is up 12%, and even the S&P 500 and Dow Jones have seen gains. So, what’s dragging India down? Is it the rising dollar index, or are FII outflows the real culprit? 

In this special episode of ‘Market Masters’, Nilesh Shah, MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra AMC, shares his insights on the ongoing market slump, sectoral trends, and the best investment strategies to navigate these turbulent times. Should you buy the dip or stay cautious? Watch Business Today TV for expert guidance on where to invest next!