After delivering 10% returns in 2025, the Nifty’s outlook for 2026 looks more constructive, with the benchmark seen rising 13% to 29,731, according to Nilesh Jain, Head VP – Equity Research at Centrum Broking. Improving macro indicators, stronger Q2 GDP growth, benign inflation and an end to corporate earnings downgrades underpin the positive view, he said, while identifying 10 fundamentally strong stocks offering potential upside of up to 36%.
HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel among 10 largecap stocks with up to 35% upside potential. Check list
Brokerages remain optimistic on select largecap stocks despite rising geopolitical risks and inflation concerns. Stocks across banking, telecom, auto and infrastructure sectors offer upside potential
May 2, 2026