Indian equity investors favored large-cap companies amidst market volatility in the first half of the year. Mid- and small-cap indices underperformed compared to the previous year. The Nifty Defence index rebounded due to rising Indo-Pak tensions, while the Nifty IT index was the top loser.
Largecaps showing no fundamental change despite market bounce: Nischal Maheshwari
Investors are closely watching sectors like banking, manufacturing, auto distribution, and aviation after a recent rate cut. Analysts see temporary margin pressure for banks and