Emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius, with 30% of his portfolio in India, believes the country will outperform China in 2026 due to economic reforms and a sourcing shift. He advises caution and capital preservation, holding 20% cash and using put options for downside protection amidst global uncertainty.
Global tensions may weaken the Indian rupee this week. Experts predict volatility due to US actions in Venezuela. The rupee has already declined. The Reserve Bank of India's upcoming swap operation on January 13 will be crucial. Foreign investor outflows and trade deficits also impact the currency's performance.
President Trumps plan to take control of Venezuelas oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro isnt likely to have an immediate impact on oil prices.
Veteran fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya, who passed away after a cardiac arrest, was known for his contrarian investing style and multibagger small-cap bets. Citing rich valuations and market euphoria, he sharply reduced equity exposure and shifted heavily into gold ETFs. His disciplined, bottom-up approach delivered exceptional long-term returns and made his PMS the top performer in 2025.
