@CNBCTV18News@Reematendulkar Demand is still low today. When global demand grows, corporates will need MORE people.
Not fewer.
But this time — AI-skilled people.
@CNBCTV18News@Reematendulkar McKinsey AI survey says it straight:
80% large corporates use AI for efficiency.
Not to replace workforce.
Replacement is happening in small enterprises.
Not enterprise scale. Yet.
🚨 Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is underperforming in 2026.
But does that mean something is wrong with the fund?
For years, this fund has been one of the most preferred choices among all investors
Watch the video to know the current parag parikh flexi cap performance
You can watch how we already talked about this a few days back
the 5 macro factors that can actually predict market performance before the big moves happen.
2026 is turning out to be a case of when it rains, it pours.
Every few years, the Pacific Ocean warms up abnormally, and that phenomenon is called El Niño. When it happens, India's monsoon weakens. This year, it looks like a super El Niño is developing, and the IMD is already forecasting rainfall 6% below normal for 2026.
It may not sound like much, but remember, 70% of India's annual rainfall comes from the monsoon, and 60% of farmers depend entirely on it. If history is any guide, we may have a terrible year ahead. In 60% of El Niño years since 1951, India has seen below-average rain. In 2009, rainfall fell to just 78% of normal, the worst in 37 years.
A weak monsoon means weaker harvests, and weaker harvests mean higher food prices and higher inflation. Food is one of the biggest expenses in a household budget. This is now layering on top of the unholy mess created by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's war with Iran has effectively shut a channel that carries 20% of the world's oil and 20% of its LNG. India imports 80 to 90% of its oil and 40 to 50% of its gas, and we are already seeing steady price hikes and WFH advisories going out around the world. The Indian crude basket averaged $114 in April and is at $106 in May — still far above comfortable levels, and this crisis may drag on for longer.
When food and energy prices rise together, the RBI cannot stay quiet. Beyond a point, it will have to start hiking rates, and that is when a bad situation starts to feel like a crisis.
It's still May😬
5 macro indicators every serious investor watches before making any investment decision
1️⃣ World debt to GDP Ratio
2️⃣ Equity Market Cap to GDP
3️⃣ Bond Yield Spread
4️⃣ Global Liquidity Index
5️⃣ Geopolitical Risk Sentiment Index
Top 3 Gold Consuming Countries:
🥇 China — 984 MT
🥈 India — 849 MT
🥉 United States — 193 MT
This tells us something important:
Gold is no longer just jewellery.
Why should you care about an AMC’s cash holding?
Because it tells you one simple thing that how confident the fund manager is about the current market valuations.
High cash = they’re waiting for better opportunities.
Low cash = they’re fully invested and see value right now.
We didn’t just chase returns — we built a strategy that fits his goal.
That’s the difference between random investing and smart investing.
Want to know which funds we used?
Comment “MySIP” — we’ll share the full breakdown
We helped a person who wanted to invest ₹10 lakh
He expected fund recommendations, but we didn’t start there.
Our research started with strategy.
Here’s how we built a portfolio that’s now giving ~8%+ returns👇
We created a 60:40 split
60% into short-duration debt + hybrid funds for stability
40% into large & flexi-cap funds for growth
Result → 8%+ returns with very low volatility.
Bonus Tip 💡
If your lump sum is truly extra money (not needed for 3–5 years),
use it as a booster for your existing SIP portfolio — not as a replacement.
Planning to invest your lump sum but confused how, when & where?
Here’s a step-by-step thread to help you invest smartly-without worrying about market timing 👇
5️⃣ Choose funds based on goals:
Large Cap Funds → Stability & lower volatility
Flexi Cap Funds (for diversified balanced growth) → Blend of large, mid, and small caps
Hybrid Funds (Balanced Advantage, Multi Asset) → For investors who want growth + protection