After a volatile 2025 marked by persistent foreign institutional investor selling, market sentiment has turned optimistic. Looking ahead to 2026, Axis Securities sees selective opportunities emerging within the large cap space. In a recent report, the brokerage has shortlisted six blue-chip stocks across multiple sectors that it believes offer attractive value and the potential to deliver returns of up to 34% over the next year. Here’s the full list.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong
July 29, 2026