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.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader