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Small-caps, PSUs and pharma remain Gautam Shah's top market themes for 2026
Gautam Shah, Founder of Goldilocks Global Research, sees the Nifty remaining range-bound between 23,150 and 24,000, while forecasting the small-cap index could rise to 20,000. Shah also believes Indian IT stocks are nearing a bottom and that PSU stocks could deliver 25-30% returns over the next 12-18 months.
Muted opening likely as GIFT Nifty hints at a cautious start for D-Street
Indian markets experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with the Nifty closing 1.5% lower due to broad-based profit booking and increased volatility from MSCI index rebalancing. Analysts anticipate range-bound movement next week, though mid and small-cap stocks may continue to outperform. Global sentiment saw some relief from a potential US-Iran ceasefire.

AI Momentum, Oil Relief, And Nifty's Next Move | Niraj Shah Decodes Global Crosscurrents
Indian equities are starting the new month and derivatives series in a consolidation mode.

Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next move - ChiniMandi
Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next moveChiniMandi
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.

Top Gainers & Losers on May 11: Swiggy, Tejas Networks, SBI, Tata Motors, Eternal, Anant Raj among top losers
On May 11, the Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline, with the Nifty and Sensex both recording significant drops. Investor sentiment soured due to rising crude oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Indian Stock Market Outlook Next Week: Sensex, Nifty May Trade Range-Bound Amid Earnings and Global Triggers - Goodreturns
Indian Stock Market Outlook Next Week: Sensex, Nifty May Trade Range-Bound Amid Earnings and Global TriggersGoodreturns
Trading guide: Nifty eyes 24,750; AB Capital, SBI, LIC HFL on analyst radar
Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying the shares of Aditya Birla Capital, LIC Housing Finance, and SBI today
GIFT Nifty rises 200 points, hints at a positive start for Dalal Street next week
Indian stocks might open higher next week. GIFT Nifty showed a strong rise Friday morning. Investors are watching oil prices and global events. The market faced a sharp selloff recently. Foreign investors have been selling shares. Geojit Investments notes global sentiment has worsened due to US-Iran tensions. Sunny Agrawal highlights key economic data to track.
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.
AI to reshape next phase of financial market infrastructure: SBI Chairman CS Setty
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty foresees artificial intelligence revolutionizing financial markets. AI will enhance risk management and operational efficiency. Institutions like Clearing Corp of India will become pre-emptive risk managers. The future demands intelligent scale and agile systems. Cybersecurity and resilience remain paramount as digitization advances.

JPMorgan’s Rajiv Batra cuts Nifty target to 27,000; stays cautiously optimistic on equities
Rajiv Batra, Head of Asia & Co-Head of Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy at JPMorgan, said the firm has lowered its earnings growth estimate by 2 percentage points, now expecting around 11% growth for CY26 and about 12% for CY27, implying a CAGR of roughly 10.5–11% over the next two years.