Equity markets are navigating a challenging landscape as Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) pull back, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) strive to bridge the gap. The year 2024 was marked by contrasting halves—a robust rally in the first half followed by a sharp correction in the latter. Despite this volatility, the Nifty ended the year with an impressive 8.5% gain, and the Sensex followed closely at 7.9%. Sector-wise, Nifty Pharma emerged as the top performer with a stellar 39.27% growth, followed by Nifty Realty at 32%, IT at 21%, Auto at 22%, and PSU Banks at 14%. However, FMCG and Oil & Gas lagged behind with modest returns of 1.2% and 13%, respectively. In this New Year Special Market Masters episode, Samir Arora, Founder of Helios Capital, shares his expert insights on investment strategies for 2025. Discover where to invest, which sectors hold the most promise, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the stock market.