Year-ender 2024: Key insights and takeaways for stock market investors

In 2024, global markets were shaped by central bank policies, especially the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate cut. Indian market trends saw FIIs as net sellers and DIIs as strong supporters. Notable sector performances included surging Realty, Pharma, and Consumer Durables alongside declines in Media. Midcap and Smallcap stocks outperformed large-cap indices.