Bajaj Allianz Life’s CIO expects Indian equities to remain constructive over the next 12–18 months, with earnings revival from Q3 FY26. Consumption, pharma, and select financials lead growth prospects, aided by GST cuts and rate relief. QSR stocks, despite recent underperformance, are viewed as contrarian long-term opportunities.
Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran
Oil prices dropped as market participants assessed a pause in US strikes on Iran. Hopes for a diplomatic solution eased concerns about Middle East energy