Nearly 80% of Indian stocks are deep in bear market territory, hidden beneath modest index declines. Small and midcap companies have faced prolonged selling, but fundamentals remain strong. Analysts suggest that, despite geopolitical risks and oil shocks, selective bottom-up stock picking could offer attractive opportunities for long-term investors willing to endure temporary volatility.
These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited
October 5, 2026