Indian stock markets closed 2025 with caution amid global worries and investor outflows. However, strong domestic fundamentals offer a positive long-term view. For 2026, expect a range-bound market led by large caps. Investors should maintain a balanced portfolio with a large-cap focus. Gold and silver show promising outlooks for the coming year.
Central bank turns piper to draw in foreign capital; leaves repo rate at 5.25, keeps stance neutral
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to boost foreign currency inflows, including incentives for external commercial borrowings and bearing hedging costs on FCNR(B)