This comes following a collective net inflow of over Rs 17,000 crore in the capital markets -- both equity and debt -- by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) during November and December.

2019 could be a good year for investing in equities.  At the beginning of 2018, there was unbridled optimism, in contrast to the beginning of 2019. It is said that to make a bull market, you need to climb a wall or worry.

While revenue growth is being pegged in double-digit, profit growth is expected to be unimpressive.

Going ahead, the equity market will remain volatile ahead of the general election in the first half of 2019.

Both solar and wind tariffs have fallen steeply in recent years, but excessive emphasis on lowering tariffs is now threatening India's renewable energy success story.

Farm distress resolution, facilitating jobs and focus on fiscal prudence should be the government's priorities.

2018 was the worst year for Indian capital markets in terms of overseas investment since 2002

At 9:25 hours, the BSE Sensex was trading 67.22 points lower at 35,824.30, and the NSE Nifty was at 10,755.60, down by 36.9 points.

Shares of public sector banks will remain in focus after the cabinet on Wednesday approved the merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda. The new entity will be operational from April 01.