India, March 28 -- A singular, narrow objective has historically characterised the final weeks of the Indian financial year: the tax-saving scramble. It was the era of the 'March Rush,' a seasonal sprint to lock in Section 80C deductions, insurance premiums, and last-minute ELSS tokens to satisfy a tax auditor's checklist. However, as we move through March 2026, a structural evolution is visible across the portfolios of sophisticated Indian investors. The fiscal year-end is no longer merely an administrative deadline; it has transformed into a clinical, data-driven window for portfolio recalibration.

Today's high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and retail investors are moving beyond 'passive holding.' They are actively reviewing asset alloc...