Why Indian Market Returns Look Good But FAIL TO BUILD WEALTH | FWS 96

If you’d like professional guidance from a SEBI-registered financial advisor, please fill out this short form - https://topc.typeform.com/to/LJCyqNhM We currently advise portfolios worth ₹1,200+ crore, helping people work towards financial independence. In 2025, Indian markets delivered around 10.5% returns in rupee terms, but once currency depreciation and inflation are accounted for, those gains shrink dramatically in real terms. This video breaks down why Indian markets underperformed global markets in dollar terms, even as investors felt they were making decent returns on paper. Sharan explains why measuring returns only in rupees can be misleading in a country that is a net importer, and how global factors directly impact the cost of living and long-term wealth creation. The episode compares Indian market performance with global markets like the US, China, and emerging economies, showing how international investors think very differently about capital allocation. Sharan walks through real-world portfolio examples to show how geographic diversification improves risk-adjusted returns and reduces volatility over time. He also explains why global investors never concentrate all their money in one country, and why India typically forms only a small portion of global portfolios. The video further explores the often-ignored impact of currency risk, demonstrating how even strong stock-picking returns can disappear once exchange rates, inflation, and taxes are factored in. Finally, Sharan explains why exposure to global sectors like AI and semiconductors is critical, and how thinking like a global investor in 2026 can help beat inflation and compound wealth more consistently over the long term. — Subscribe: The 1% Club: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onepercentclub12 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onepercentclub/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-1-clubfws Sharan Hegde: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financewithsharan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharanhegde95/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/financewsharan – Sharan Hegde is a personal finance creator & founder of the 1% Club, simplifying money, markets, and mindset for India’s next generation of wealth builders. – Timeline: 00:00 Let’s Begin 01:39 India Vs Global Markets for higher Returns?? 03:45 Where Do Top Investors Park their Money in 2026 04:57 Know Top Investor’s Biggest Strength - MINDSET 06:31 Why YOU aren’t benefiting off of AI Revolution 09:03 Biggest Unfair Downside Indian Investors face! 10:28 Conclusion