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  • Dhankhar sahab resigned due to health issues, says Amit Shah; rejects ‘house arrest’ claims by Opposition

    Amid growing speculation over former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said Dhankhar resigned due to health issues and dismissed the opposition’s claims that he was under “house arrest”.

    In an interview with ANI, Shah said, “Dhankhar Sahab’s resignation letter is clear in itself. He has cited health reasons for his resignation. He has also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister and other ministers and government members for his good tenure.”

    When asked about Dhankhar being under “house arrest”, as claimed by certain opposition leaders, Shah said the interpretation of truth and lies should not rely solely on opposition statements and warned against making a fuss over the former VP’s resignation.

    “It seems like your interpretation of truth and lies is based on what the opposition has to say. We shouldn’t make a fuss out of all this. Dhankhar held a constitutional post and discharged his duties as per the Constitution. He resigned due to health reasons. One should not deliberate much on it,” Shah said.
    he remarks come after opposition leaders raised questions about the sudden resignation, claiming Dhankhar had been “silenced” by the government. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said it was the first time in the country’s history that a vice president’s resignation was accompanied by what he described as “silencing”.

    Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also criticised the centre, questioning Dhankhar’s whereabouts and accusing the ruling BJP of taking the country back to “medieval times”.
    “We are going back to medieval times when the king could just remove anybody at will. There’s no concept of what an elected person is. He doesn’t like your face, so he tells the ED to put a case, and then a democratically elected person is wiped out within 30 days. Also, let’s not forget why we are electing a new vice president. Just yesterday I was having a conversation with somebody and I said, you know, where is the old vice president gone?,” Gandhi said in a press conference on August 20.

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    India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country since 2023; and, since its independence in 1947, the world’s most populous democrac India’s support for the Palestinian cause is an integral part of the nation’s foreign policy. In 1974, India became the first Non-Arab State to recognize Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. In 1988, India became one of the first countries to recognize the Palestinian State. In 1996, India opened its Representative Office in Gaza, which was later shifted to Ramallah in 2003.

    India has always played a proactive role in garnering support for the Palestinian cause in multilateral fora. India has consistently supported, co-sponsored, and voted in favour of UN General Assembly Resolutions on issues regarding securing the right to self-determination of Palestinians (Res.79/163, 2024), peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine (A/Res/79/82, 2024) and Palestinian refugees’ properties and their revenue (A/Res/78/75, 2023). In April 2024, India voted in favour of the Human Rights Council Resolution on the Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. India has actively participated and contributed constructively to the regional and global meetings on Palestine and Gaza since October 2023, including the NAM Ministerial meeting in January 2024, the Cairo Ministerial Conference to enhance the Humanitarian response in Gaza in February 2024 and the High Level Conference in Amman on Urgent Humanitarian response in Gaza
    In 2011, India voted in favour of Palestine becoming a full member of UNESCO. The NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine was established under India’s Presidency during the VII NAM Summit in New Delhi in 1983. During its terms as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, India continued to voice its support for a negotiated solution resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine, within secure and recognized borders, at peace beside Israel as endorsed in the relevant UNSC and UNGA Resolutions.
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  • Stoked to see you’re using Sortd for a few days now

    Traditionally, the eldest brother would be recognised as the legal husband, but all brothers shared parental and economic roles, and the marital arrangement was socially accepted even without formal legal recognition. However, several legal and social developments, especially post-Independence, began to erode this institution. The Hindu Marriage Act, with its emphasis on monogamous, heteronormative unions, excluded customary marriages like these from legal recognition. Later, reforms in inheritance law that emphasised equal property division among all siblings made polyandry less economically viable.

  • Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1 Live Updates: ‘Lading Bill a game-changer..will make India a global shipping and logistics hub’, says TDP’s Mastan Rao Yadav Beedha on Lading Bill

    During the discussion on The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, Mastan Rao Yadav Beedha of the TDP, called the Lading Bill a “game changer.”

    He built his case by highlighting that 90 per cent of India’s trade requirements are met through maritime routes, adding that the Bill would enhance trade efficiency.

    He said that modernising the labour framework, promised by The Lading Bill, would ensure seemless movement of goods and address bottlenecks and disputes.

    He said the Bill would enable Atmanirbhar Bharat in maritime sector by empowering Indian exporters, ship owners and logistics providers, and “facilitate the government’s ambition to make India a global shipping and logistics hub.”Outlining the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Policy 2024, Rajya Sabha MP Mastan Rao Yadav Beedha of the TDP, said the state has set out to establish itself as “India’s premier maritime gateway” by 2030.

    He said the state’s maritime policy and The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024, are “mutually reinforcing,” to achieve both Swarna Andhra and Viksit Bharat goals. He said the Andhra Pradesh’s holistic framework for port-led development and digitalisation create the ideal setting for regulatory certainty and modernisation introduced by the central law to achieve both Swarna Andhra and Viksit Bharat goals.
    During the discussion on The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, Rajya Sabha MP Mastan Rao Yadav Beedha of the TDP, said that the legislation would become “another brick in the foundation of Viksit Bharat, replacing colonial era Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856.”

    “Through this reform will enhance digital documentation of cargo rights will enhance the feasibility and reduce fraud. Legal predictability will boost investor confidence in Indian ports and exporters, and ease of doing business,” he told the Upper House.

  • New GST Slab: केंद्र सरकार ने दी टैक्स में बंपर छूट, 22 सितंबर से यह सामान होगा सस्ता, देखें पूरी लिस्ट

    New GST Slab: केंद्र सरकार ने दी टैक्स में बंपर छूट, 22 सितंबर से यह सामान होगा सस्ता, देखें पूरी लिस्ट

    Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 11 am on July 23 after major ruckus ensued in the Parliament over the Bihar voter list revision issue. Opposition MPs raised slogans against the Centre, and demanded a discussion regarding the issue.

    The opposition RJD in Bihar on Tuesday claimed that the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was a conspiracy hatched by the BJP, aimed at “shunting” Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ahead of the assembly polls.

    However, the claim was summarily dismissed by state minister Shravan Kumar, a close aide of the state’s longest-serving CM who has been declared as the “face of the NDA” for the upcoming elections.

    “For long, the BJP has been wanting to get rid of Nitish Kumar and have its own chief minister. They have grown desperate ahead of the assembly polls, in which the NDA’s loss is certain,” claimed RJD’s chief whip in the assembly, Akhtarul Islam Shahin.

    Talking to PTI video, he claimed, “For long, senior BJP leaders have been speaking in favour of shunting Nitish Kumar. Former Union minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey once went to the extent of advocating that Nitish Kumar be made the deputy prime minister. So, it would not be wrong to conclude that Dhankhar’s resignation is a conspiracy by the BJP, aimed at shunting Nitish Kumar by giving him a politically insignificant post like that of the vice president.” (PTI)Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm amid continued uproar by Opposition parties.

    This comes after Rajya Sabha informed about Home Ministry’s notification (dated Jul 22) regarding resignation of VP Jagdeep Dhankhar with immediate effect.Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings at 12 pm amid ruckus. Opposition MPs raised slogans in both houses as Question Hour and Zero Hour started, respectively.A meeting was held on Tuesday morning of INDIA bloc floor leaders, where it was decided that the Opposition will press for President Murmu”>Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “presence in the House to answer questions on pressing issues”. The meeting, held in Parliament complex, was attended by Leaders of Opposition in both Houses – Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi – Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut, and other Opposition leaders.

    Congress general secretary in charge (organization) KC Venugopal informed that the opposition has decided to press for the PM’s presence in the House to answer questions on pressing issues.

    The issues included the Pahalgam terrorist attacks, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump’s statement on the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Bihar SIR exercise, delimitation, atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis, Backward classes and women.

    The other issues included the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash and volatile situation in Manipur.Opposition MPs protest outside the Parliament over Bihar voter list revisions.

    Opposition MPs protest outside the Parliament over Bihar voter list revisions.Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till 12 pm amid ruckus during the first few minutes of proceedings.

    Before adjournment, the Rajya Sabha chair announced, “The occurrence of vacancy in the office of Honourable Vice President is envisaged in the Constitution as and when communication in respect of further constitutional process is received, the same shall be shared.”
    INDIA bloc MPs from both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha conducted a meeting ahead of the House proceedings. Both Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were seen attending the meeting. This meeting comes just a day after Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down as the Vice President of India.
    The government has been taking a multi-pronged approach to sustain economic growth amid global uncertainties, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Monday.

    “The estimate of fiscal deficit for the year 2025-26, as presented in the Union Budget 2025-26, is at 4.4 per cent. There is no requirement felt for revision of fiscal deficit target at this stage, and neither is it considered appropriate,” he said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. (PTI)The Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting a bill for establishing a higher education commission of India (HECI), proposed as a unified higher education regulatory body, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

    Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the information in a written reply to a question. (PTI)

  • Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 Highlights: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh meets President Murmu post-Dhankhar exit

    Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 Highlights: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh meets President Murmu post-Dhankhar exit

    Parliament Monsoon Session: A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post as Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, both Houses of Parliament witnessed uproar as Opposition MPs protested and raised slogans over the Bihar voter list revision. Amid the ruckus, proceedings in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned until 11 am on Wednesday.

    145 LS members, 63 Oppn MPs in RS submit notice for Justice Varma’s impeachment: 145 Lok Sabha members and 63 Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha submitted a memorandum to remove Justice Yashwant Verma under Articles 124, 217, and 218 of the Constitution. Lok Sabha was adjourned till 4 pm, minutes after resuming at 2 pm as the Opposition continued to shout slogans. However, proceedings resume in Rajya Sabha. Monsoon session will comprise a total of 21 sittings, spread over 32 days, and will conclude on August 21. In between, both the Houses will be adjourned on August 12, 2025, and will reassemble on Monday, August 18, to facilitate Independence Day celebrations.

    Bills likely to be tabled: Seven pending bills have been listed for consideration and passing while eight new bills have been listed for introduction, consideration and passing. It includes: The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — which will replace an ordinance; The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025; The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025; The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment Bill, 2025; The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025.

  • Stephen Colbert recreates ‘ColdplayGate’ in ‘The Last Show’; Donald Trump caught on ‘kiss cam’ with…

    Stephen Colbert recreates ‘ColdplayGate’ in ‘The Last Show’; Donald Trump caught on ‘kiss cam’ with…

    Stephen Colbert isn’t going quietly after The Late Show was axed by CBS and its parent company, Paramount. Instead, he’s going out swinging — and singing — with a sharp blend of political fire and pop culture parody. In his latest episode, Colbert didn’t hold back, dropping f-bombs aimed at Donald Trump and taking a hilarious jab at the now-infamous Coldplay concert kiss cam moment that’s been making the rounds online.

    Showing strength in numbers, Colbert was joined by a power-packed lineup of fellow late-night hosts: Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver. Together, they delivered a comedic farewell with biting commentary.

    In a parody of the viral Coldplay moment, Colbert had Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Weird Al” Yankovic perform Viva La Vida as the camera panned through a star-studded audience. Among those caught on screen were CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Bravo’s Andy Cohen, Adam Sandler, and Happy Gilmore 2 actor Christopher McDonald. But the biggest punchline came when the camera landed on a cartoon of Donald Trump snuggling the Paramount logo—only to comically let it go, mimicking the exact awkward timing of the real ColdplayGate incident.
    Colbert’s anger isn’t just for laughs, it stems from Paramount’s recent decision to settle a lawsuit with Trump, a move the late-night host previously described as a “big, fat bribe”. It’s all playing out as the media giant seeks government approval for its $8-billion merger with Skydance Media.

  • pro-Khalistani activities in UK, extradition of fugitives during PM Modi’s visit

    pro-Khalistani activities in UK, extradition of fugitives during PM Modi’s visit

    During the visit, besides discussing the whole gamut of india/” title=”India to raise pro-Khalistani activities in UK, extradition of fugitives during PM Modi’s visit”>India-UK ties with his British counterpart Keir Starmer, PM Modi is also expected to call upon King Charles III, officials said.
    Misri said that the issue of Khalistani extremists and related groups is a matter of concern for India, and it has been brought to the attention of partners in the UK.

    Discussions have also taken place between India and the UK regarding the extradition of fugitives to India, Misri said.
    “The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists, bodies close to these people, is something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so. This is a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these countries as well,” he said.

    In response to a query on the issue of fugitives in the UK, including Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi, Misri said that there is a legal process to such requests regarding fugitives related to Indian law and India is working “very closely” with the UK on this issue.

    “There is a legal process that such requests, issues go through in the other country, and we continue to follow up very closely with our partners in the UK on these matters,” he said.

    Misri also listed key areas of the India-UK bilateral cooperation, saying that the partnership has seen regular high-level exchanges across sectors such as trade, investment and defence.“The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists, bodies close to these people, is something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so. This is a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these countries as well,” he said.

    In response to a query on the issue of fugitives in the UK, including Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi, Misri said that there is a legal process to such requests regarding fugitives related to Indian law and India is working “very closely” with the UK on this issue.

    “There is a legal process that such requests, issues go through in the other country, and we continue to follow up very closely with our partners in the UK on these matters,” he said.

    Misri also listed key areas of the India-UK bilateral cooperation, saying that the partnership has seen regular high-level exchanges across sectors such as trade, investment and defence.Misri added, “In the defence sector, we are seeing regular interactions and exercises amongst all three branches of the armed forces.” The two PMs will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.

    On the Maldives visit, Misri said, “On the economic front, one recent development… is that both countries are in discussions to negotiate a free trade agreement and an investment treaty as well, and new areas of cooperation, including renewable energy, fisheries, etc., are also being worked on.”

    “India is one of the largest trading partners of the Maldives. The bilateral trade is nearly worth $500 million, and Indian investors remain part of sectors such as tourism in the Maldives and other economic activities,” Misri added.

  • Back-to-back sixes: When Virat Kohli gifted bat to Akash Deep during Kanpur Test

    The Indian dressing room was seen thrilled following the two massive sixes with skipper Rohit Sharma smiling. Kohli also showed uncontrollable emotions as he smiled that soon converted into laughter.

    Recently, Akash revealed his banter with Kohli to secure his much-prized bat. As per media reports, Akash revealed how the India premium batter himself gifted his bat to him after the first Test in Chennai.

  • test post Donald Trump says he knew abut India’s military strikes against Pakistan, hopes it ends quickly

    test post Donald Trump says he knew abut India’s military strikes against Pakistan, hopes it ends quickly

    “We just heard about it as we were walking into the Oval Office. Just heard about it. I suppose people expected something like this, given the history. They have been in conflict for a long time, many decades, even centuries if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly,” Trump said.

    The US State Department also addressed the situation but chose not to offer an immediate evaluation. In a statement to ANI, a spokesperson said, “We are aware of the reports, however, we have no assessment to offer at this time. This remains an evolving situation, and we are closely monitoring developments.”

    Meanwhile, Pakistan’s military confirmed that Indian missile strikes had targeted Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and the Ahmed East area of Bahawalpur. Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said, “Some time ago, the cowardly enemy India launched air strikes on the Subhanullah

  • India’s mcap rises $1 trn since March; leads gains in top 10 equity markets

    India’s listed companies have added nearly $1 trillion in market capitalisation since early March 2025, taking the total to $5.33 trillion. This sharp increase comes on the back of a strong rally that followed a five-month correction between October 2024 and February 2025, Moneycontrol reported.

    In percentage terms, India’s market capitalisation (mcap) surged by over 21 per cent — the highest growth among the world’s top 10 equity markets. India now ranks as the fifth-largest equity market globally, trailing only the US, China, Japan, and Hong Kong.
    Germany recorded the second-largest gain during this period, with its mcap rising nearly 14 per cent. Canada followed with an 11 per cent jump, while Hong Kong’s mcap increased by more than 9 per cent. Japan and the UK also saw gains of around 8 per cent each.

    By contrast, the US, the world’s biggest equity market, reported a modest increase of around 2.4 per cent. China, the second-largest, recorded a 2.7 per cent rise. France and Taiwan reported gains of over 3.9 per cent and 3.2 per cent, respectively.

    Sensex and Nifty ride the rally
    India’s benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, rose by 12.5 per cent and 13.5 per cent, respectively, during this period. Broader market indices performed even better: the BSE MidCap index climbed over 20.7 per cent, and the SmallCap index jumped by 26 per cent.

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    7 top valued firms see ₹2.31 trn jump in valuation, Reliance biggest winner
    However, the rally has also led to stretched valuations, raising concerns among analysts. Many have started lowering their earnings forecasts, the report said.

    Earnings estimates reflect caution
    According to a recent note from JM Financial, the Nifty 50’s earnings per share (EPS) estimate for FY25 saw a minor upward revision of 0.3 per cent in April 2025. However, estimates for FY26 and FY27 were downgraded by 1.1 per cent and 1.0 per cent, respectively. The slight upgrade for FY25 EPS is due to muted analyst expectations for Nifty’s fourth-quarter FY25 profit after tax (PAT) heading into the results season, the news report said.

    The trend of downgrades continues, with the April 2025 cuts for FY26 and FY27 being sharper than those recorded in earlier months — 0.9/0.6 per cent in February and 0.2/0.6 per cent in March. This points to a cautious outlook on forward earnings. According to Bloomberg consensus estimates, the Nifty 50 companies are projected to grow earnings by 14 per cent year-on-year in FY26.

  • Market cap drops, opportunities rise: What investors can’t miss in 2025

    India’s equity market saw its first cooling-off in nearly two years, with overall market capitalization dropping 7.6% in H1 2025. According to recent data from Geojit’s latest Market Cap Categorization Report, investor flows are tilting toward safer largecaps even as smallcaps and IPOs remain attractive for retail investors. With 41 companies changing buckets and several high-profile demergers creating fresh investment avenues, mutual fund investors must recalibrate allocations.

    Market-Wide Softness, But Still the Second-Highest Cap in India's military strikes against Pakistan, hopes it ends quickly”>History
    The total average market capitalization stood at ₹425.5 lakh crore, down 7.6% from the previous six-month block (Jul–Dec 2024), but still the second highest ever recorded.

    Market cap of Largecaps fell by -7.1% ; Midcaps by -7.3% ; Smallcaps by -9.6%.

    Largecaps fell by 7.1%, midcaps by 7.3%, and smallcaps by 9.6%, signaling broad-based pressure, especially in high-beta names.

    Largecaps Hold Ground as Defensive Play Gains Steam
    Despite the decline, largecaps’ share of total market cap rose to 61.3%, slightly up from 60.9% in the previous half, even though it remains lower than the 63.6% share a year ago

    This increase in weight, amid falling values, hints at capital rotating toward safety in the face of volatility between India's mcap rises October trn since March; leads gains in top 10 sortd.pro/business/indias-mcap-rises-1-trn-since-march-leads-gains-in-top-10-equity-markets/” title=”India's mcap rises equity markets trn since March; leads gains in top 10 equity markets”>equity markets”>October 2024 and February 2025.

    Shuffling Between Categories: 41 Companies Change Status
    10 midcaps graduated to largecap status, while 11 largecaps were downgraded — indicating a churn driven by sharp valuation corrections.

    9 smallcaps moved up to midcap, while 11 midcaps fell into the smallcap bucket, a sign of compression in the middle of the curve

    IPO and SME Surge Keeps Smallcap Momentum Alive
    34 IPOs in H1 2025 contributed ₹1.59 lakh crore to market capitalization. Of these, 71% (33 IPOs) were smallcaps, with at least 29 of them in the microcap segment (rank >500), raising ₹46,600 crore.

    7 SME companies migrated to the main board, contributing ₹8,800 crore in market cap, all in the smallcap bracket

    Microcaps: A Quiet but Active Corner
    17 companies jumped from microcap (rank >500) to smallcap (rank <500), but 25 smallcaps fell into the microcap bucket due to price erosion or demergers While this segment remains under the radar for institutions, retail investors continue to be drawn to it for its perceived upside potential. Sectoral Movement and Demergers Add to Market Dynamism Nearly 10 prominent demergers added ₹1.84 lakh crore to the market cap. Notable among these were Siemens Energy (largecap), ITC Hotels (midcap), and AB Lifestyle Brands, Onesource Pharma (smallcaps) . These events not only created new investment opportunities but also led to category reshuffles and index realignments. Entry Thresholds: Steeper Ladders in Every Category Largecap threshold: ₹91,572 crore (↓8.5% in 6 months, ↑8.6% YoY) Midcap entry: ₹30,756 crore (↓7.4% in 6 months, ↑11.6% YoY) Smallcap floor: ₹10,299 crore (↓9.2% in 6 months, ↑12.1% YoY) . Investors in mid and smallcap mutual funds should track these thresholds to anticipate likely reclassifications in July 2025. Why this matters: Mutual fund investors—especially those invested in midcap or smallcap schemes—should take note. AMFI’s biannual stock reclassification, used by mutual funds to align their portfolios, has seen: 10 midcap stocks promoted to largecap 9 smallcap stocks elevated to midcap 11 largecaps demoted to midcap 11 midcaps pushed down to smallcap These movements can trigger rebalancing in mutual fund portfolios, which in turn may impact your scheme’s NAV and volatility. If you're holding smallcap-heavy funds, this might be a good time to reassess your risk appetite. What Should Investors Do? Reassess fund allocation in smallcap and midcap schemes. While the correction was broad-based, valuations have cooled and some funds may be better positioned post-rebalancing. Look for defensive largecap exposure, especially if nearing a financial goal. The category has shown relative resilience. Explore select IPO plays — many high-quality smallcaps are entering through this route, and mutual funds are beginning to capture these listings. Track demergers and spin-offs, especially in the mid- and smallcap universe. Some of these new entities may enter mutual fund portfolios post-rebalancing.