Indian equities surged over 1% on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex climbing significantly. Hopes of a US-Iran peace deal and easing crude oil prices prompted traders to reduce bearish bets, lifting market sentiment. Realty, consumer durables, and auto stocks led the gains as investor anxiety eased.
Largecaps look better as smallcaps price in strong growth: Franklin Templeton’s Arihant Jain
Largecap stocks offer a better risk-reward balance than mid- and small-caps as higher growth expectations are already priced into smaller companies, according to Arihant Jain