Markets have been range-bound for over a year, awaiting triggers like earnings growth, trade deals, or rupee stabilisation, says Dikshit Mittal. He highlights midcap and smallcap stocks, NBFCs, consumer discretionary, and private capex as sectors poised for growth, while select IT pockets and the commercial vehicle cycle offer targeted opportunities for FY26.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the