Sensex & Nifty at all time highs: Where should investors put their money? Watch video

Sensex & Nifty 50 have hit the 64,000 and 19,000 levels respectively for the first time. The Indian equity markets have been rallying backed by a strong domestic growth story. But how much steam is left in the rally? And importantly, what should retail investors do?
In this week’s episode of TOI Wallet Talks, Akhil ChaturvediChief Business Officer at Motilal Oswal AMC explains the top reasons behind the current market rally and the long term outlook for Indian stock markets.
“Markets are in very good momentum and more specifically we have seen in the last quarter that markets have started to inch upwards, we have made all time highs now. In general there is a very good momentum for India as an asset class and story,” Akhil Chaturvedi tells TOI.

“If you see the narrative coming from the global investors, there is a lot of optimism around the India growth story playing out in the next decade or so,” he adds.
Watch the video above to know why Akhil Chaturvedi believes that the current market rally is more broad-based and how equities can deliver double digit returns for investors over a long-term horizon.
Towards the end of the video, he also guides retail investors on the right investment strategy in the current market rally and high interest rate scenario.
“To the retail investors I would sincerely urge not to try and time the market in the short term. When you have a long term view, keep allocating money as per your asset allocation model and liquidity requirement,” he says.
In the video he also discusses investment prospects and suitable time horizons for investment in hybrid funds and flexi cap funds. Given the high interest rate scenario, Chaturvedi says there is a medium term opportunity to make money in debt funds. Finally, he also recommends allocating a certain percentage of your portfolio to gold in the long-term.