Household spending remains subdued despite government GST rate cuts. The auto sector shows a rebound, but it is not seen as a broad cyclical upturn. Consumer stocks face a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026, dependent on wage growth. Gold prices are expected to continue their bull market due to geopolitical factors and central bank buying.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap