Forget the doomsday headlines – 2025’s stock market saga in India is one of triumph over turmoil, with shares handily beating fixed deposit returns.
From Taiwan Strait tensions to African supply disruptions, global instability reigned. Bond yields spiked, commodities swung wildly, and crypto winters deepened. Investors worldwide sought refuge, but in India, they found opportunity.
BSE Sensex gained 16.1%, Nifty 15.3%, propelled by domestic tailwinds: festive season booms, infra capex at ₹11 lakh crore, and EV adoption frenzy. FD rates? Stuck at 6.8-7.2%, offering scant protection against 5.5% inflation.
Standouts included auto giants like Tata Motors (28% up) and PSU banks riding credit growth. Passive index funds returned 14-17%, accessible to the masses via apps.
Analysts credit RBI’s steady policy and corporate deleveraging. ‘Volatility was the market’s stress test, and India aced it,’ says investment head Vikram Desai.
Conclusion? In 2025’s cauldron, stocks weren’t just safe – they were spectacular. Shift gears from FDs to equities for tomorrow’s gains.