Share Market Knowledge

Most investors track returns. Few track real returns. The real rate of return adjusts for inflation, showing how much your investment truly grew in purchasing power rather than just on paper. Whether you are comparing fixed deposits, mutual funds, or equities, this single metric can transform how you evaluate your investments.

The Nifty 50 ended the financial year with a decline of around 4–5 per cent, reversing gains seen over the previous two years. Volatility surged sharply, with India VIX more than doubling during the year and touching a high of 28.90.

The business is not broken. But three things hit simultaneously and the market was not priced for even one of them.