Investors Are Panicking—Here’s What You Need to Know | Harsh Madhusudan | Aashish Sommaiyaa

Why are the markets falling? Is this just another cycle, or is something

bigger at play? In this deep-dive conversation, top financial experts

break down the Trump Trade, global economic shifts, and how retail

investors should navigate uncertain markets. From the impact of foreign

investors pulling out to India's long-term growth story, this episode

uncovers critical insights on the financial landscape. Harsh Gupta

Madhusudan, economist, investor, and author, shares his deep insights on

macroeconomic trends, market cycles, and the forces shaping India’s

financial future. Aashish Somaiyya, veteran asset manager and industry

leader, brings his expertise on retail investing, market behavior, and

how investors can position themselves for long-term success.

They also discuss how to navigate the current investment climate, where

to find value in sectors like financial services and consumer

discretionary, and the significance of investment metrics. Their advice

includes practical tips on portfolio management and the importance of

aligning one's investments with long-term economic growth. The

conversation is rich with insights about managing investments during

volatile periods and the potential of sectors and asset classes beyond

traditional equities.

📌 Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: Market Trends and Cycles

00:30 India's Market Performance and Key Guests

00:46 Discussion with Ash Gupta and Ashish Sumaya

01:41 Understanding Market Corrections and Investor Behavior

02:19 Impact of US Policies on Global Markets

04:30 The Role of US Treasury Yields

09:36 Market Cycles and Investor Psychology

17:05 The Future of Foreign Investments in India

28:19 Regulatory Framework and Financial Inclusion in India

37:14 Balancing Capitalism and Welfare

37:58 Fiscal Responsibility and Growth

39:02 Supporting Vulnerable Sections

40:33 Government Spending and CapEx Cycles

42:00 Private Sector and CapEx Growth

42:44 Interest Rates and RBI Policies

43:43 Demand Stimulation and Economic Asymmetry

48:12 Small Caps and Investment Strategies

55:24 Market Cycles and Portfolio Management

01:12:51 Herd Behavior and Market Corrections

01:15:14 Investment Strategies: Balancing Trading and Investing

01:16:49 Sector Analysis: Financial Services and Discretionary Consumption

01:17:36 Impact of Pay Commissions on Consumption

01:19:14 Financials and Capital Markets: Opportunities and Trends

01:22:30 Choosing the Right Stocks: Metrics and Strategies

01:43:30 The Role of Private Equity and Real Estate in Investment Portfolios

01:47:09 The Future of Crypto and Alternative Investments

01:48:35 Optimism for India's Economic Future

01:51:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts