New Delhi: Plane though the stock market tried to touch new heights surpassing the end of the year, the pockets of worldwide investors were not filled as expected. The market unfurled to rise and fall throughout the year. Sometimes concerns well-nigh tariffs, sometimes weakness of the rupee, sometimes selling by foreign investors—all these reasons made the market unstable. The result was that the alphabetize looked strong, but returns remained limited.
Which stocks took over the market, which ones were left behind
Large-cap stocks performed largest than last year. Banking, auto, and metal sectors supported the market, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks did not show much momentum. Sectors like IT and FMCG remained relatively weak. At one time, a ripen of well-nigh 17 percent was seen in the market from the upper of September 2024, although later Nifty definitely made a comeback.
Why was the conviction of domestic investors important?
Amidst all these ups and downs, the role of domestic investors remained most important. While foreign investors were continuously selling, domestic investors kept the market under tenancy through SIP and uncontrived investment. Good movement was moreover seen in the IPO market, which made it well-spoken that the conviction of investors has not been completely broken.
Which direction can Nifty go in 2026
According to the estimates of Kotak Securities, companies may see good growth in earnings in the coming two years. The brokerage believes that Nifty's earnings may remain strong in financial years 2027 and 2028. If the situation remains normal, then Nifty can reach virtually 29,000 by December 2026. If the market environment remains better, it can plane touch the level of 32,000, while in negative circumstances there will be a risk of slipping to 26,000.
Which sectors to alimony an eye on for 2026?
Banking and financial services, technology, healthcare, and hospitality sectors are considered largest for the next year. Demand, investment, and profit potential in these sectors are said to be strong.
Gold and silver wilt real stars, not shares
While the stock market gave stereotype returns, gold and silver surprised investors. Gold gave a return of well-nigh 71 percent in the futures market, in which global uncertainty and rupee weakness had a major role. Silver tapped all records and made earnings up to 121 percent. Demand for unscratched investments and supply constraints kept its prices high.
What are experts advising?
Shripal Shah, MD and CEO of Kotak Securities, believes that India's growth story remains strong despite global challenges. He says that there are still opportunities for long-term investments in the probity market, while gold will remain a reliable option for unscratched investment plane in 2026. He moreover said that a large population in India is still yonder from investment, which can create new opportunities in the coming years.
