BNP Paribas turned cautious on India’s markets after the crude spike, cutting its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500 and warning of fiscal and earnings pressure. Still, the brokerage sees opportunities in defensives and strong private-sector lenders, naming nine stocks—including M&M, Infosys, Titan and HDFC Bank—as likely outperformers.
Bleak Winter! Why analysts are hinting at painful October even after 8 weeks of Nifty correction?
The global backdrop remains the biggest problem. US yields above 5%, a firm dollar, higher crude prices and rupee weakness make India more vulnerable.
October 3, 2026