Summary:

In its April 2025 report, Union Mutual Fund highlights India's stock market resilience amid global trade concerns. Despite geopolitical upheaval, India's market remains robust, with the Utilities sector up 15.1% and Capital Goods up 13.5%. Other sectors, such as healthcare, oil and gas, and metals, also performed well. The Nifty 50 returned 6.3% monthly, with mid- and small-cap equities outperforming.

The report notes that emerging economies like India and the BRIC nations have outperformed Western markets. While the NASDAQ Composite fell 8.2%, the MSCI India Index gained 9.2%. India's resilience is attributed to strong domestic demand, stable policies, and a favorable macroeconomic environment. Mr. Harshad Patwardhan stated that despite short-term concerns, India's long-term fundamentals remain strong, supported by stable corporate balance sheets and the potential for a demand rebound.

Source: IBEF

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