The Indian stock markets continue to face pressure as Sensex and Nifty recorded their fifth consecutive monthly decline in February—marking the longest losing streak since 1996. Global economic uncertainties, FII outflows, and subdued Q3 earnings have triggered broad-based selling on Dalal Street. Despite the volatility, equity mutual funds witnessed strong inflows of ₹39,688 crore in January 2025, as per AMFI data. While this was slightly lower than December’s ₹41,155 crore, it reflects cautious investor sentiment amid market fluctuations. Join Sandip Bansal, Deputy CIO, ASK Investment Managers as he decodes market trends and investment insights in this edition of Market Guru.