New Delhi. The year 2024 is about to end and the new year (New Year 2025) is about to begin. At the same time, due to the fast pace of the economy, strong fundamentals and political stability, the Indian stock market has given positive returns so far in 2024. This is the 9th consecutive year when the domestic market has seen a boom. During this period, the Nifty has increased by 9.21 percent and the Sensex by 8.62 percent.

According to a report by Standard Chartered Bank, 2024 was a year of two different halves for Indian equities and bonds. The first half saw strong growth supported by strong economic activity and corporate earnings, while the second half saw volatility amid consolidation. Even amid volatility, the Indian stock market has managed to deliver positive returns.

Investment in Indian equity markets has increased 95 times.
Earlier, a report released by Motilal Oswal said that in the last 35 years, Indian stock markets have performed better than the US markets. The reason for this is the increase in investment in Indian stock markets. Investment in Indian equity markets has increased almost 95 times since 1990.

100 rupees invested in the market would have become 8400 rupees in 35 years.
The report said that if someone had invested 100 rupees in the Indian stock markets in 1990, then by November 2024 this amount would have increased to 9,500 rupees. At the same time, 100 rupees invested in the US stock markets during the same period has increased to 8,400 rupees. However, during this period, gold has also given a return of 32 times.

Earnings expected to improve in the second half
According to another report by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management, after the weak earnings performance in the first half of FY25, earnings are expected to improve in the second half due to increased rural spending, wedding season and government spending. The report expects a 16 per cent CAGR growth in income during FY25-27.