The NSE Nifty climbed 0.9% or 205 points, to close at 23,163. The BSE Sensex gained 0.8%, or 631 points, to 76,532. Upsides in the broader market were stronger with the Midcap 150 index and the Smallcap 250 index surging 2.4% and 3.2%, respectively – the largest single-day gains in seven months.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Fixed income attractive with rate cuts ahead; 20–40% allocation advisable for risk hedge, says Tanvi Kanchan
Amidst market volatility, Anand Rathi’s Tanvi Kanchan suggests a 20%-40% fixed income allocation for portfolio stability. She anticipates a stock-specific market in FY26, driven by