1 / 6A majority of respondents anticipate that the Nifty index will see moderate growth, with many favouring large-cap stocks and the financial sector as top investment choices.
2 / 6After the breathtaking rally in gold and silver in 2025, industrial metals like copper and aluminium are being seen as the preferred commodity class for 2026.
3 / 6Investors also show high optimism regarding a looming trade agreement between India and the United States, expecting a resolution within months.
4 / 6The Nifty 50 closed up 10.5% in 2025 and the index has given two consecutive years of double digit returns only once, during the pandemic, in the last 10 years.
5 / 6PSU banks and metals were the rank outperformers in 2025 too. The survey indicates that the trend may continue in 2026 too.
6 / 6The consensus estimate for Nifty 50 earnings has fallen from ₹1,407 to ₹1,315 a share in the 12 months ending December 2025. Consecutive quarters of single-digit earnings growth have triggered valuation concerns. A revival in corporate earnings growth is just what the market needs for a rally.
