Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex kicked off the week on a strong footing, extending gains for a second straight session on Monday. The rally was led by PSU banks, metals and pharma stocks, with the PSU Bank index emerging as the top gainer, surging 3.34% during the session.
The April gold futures were trading around Rs 1,57,490 on the MCX, down 18% from their peak of Rs 1,93,096. On the COMEX, the gold rate hovered around the $5,049.30 an ounce mark, gaining $70 or 1.40%, intraday.
Indian stock markets climbed on Monday, mirroring a global market rebound. The Nifty and broader indices traded higher, showing improved global sentiment and steady domestic participation. Experts suggest buying on dips, with Nifty support seen at 25,700 and targets around 26,000 to 26,100. The market shows a positive bias, though short-term volatility is expected due to overbought conditions.
Domestic institutional investors have emerged as the dominant force in the Nifty50, with holdings rising to 24.8% as of December 2025. FIIs reduced exposure amid Rs 1.6 lakh crore sales, while promoter stakes fell to a record low. DIIs gained across sectors and market caps, reshaping Indian equity ownership patterns.
Indian markets are set for a strong showing in 2026. Extreme negativity has passed, and foreign investor selling is ending. The rupee is stabilizing. This creates opportunities across all market sizes. Pharmaceuticals and consumption themes are favored. IT companies may become AI enablers. India is positioned for outperformance as global markets face pressure.
Shipping Corporation of India shares surged up to 14% after the PSU posted a sharp 440% jump in Q3FY26 net profit, driven by strong tanker and bulk carrier performance. Revenue rose over 22%, while the board announced a second interim dividend. The company also moved ahead with plans to acquire new gas carriers, reinforcing long-term capacity expansion.
The firm keeps Reliance as a top pick with an Overweight rating and an unchanged price target of Rs 1,803, implying 24% upside from the February 6 close of Rs 1,451.
Titan is expected to deliver a strong Q3FY26 performance, supported by robust festive and wedding demand. Brokerages forecast nearly 29% year-on-year revenue growth and about 35% growth in profit after tax. While the jewellery segment remains the key growth driver, elevated gold prices and an unfavourable product mix are likely to exert pressure on margins.
India’s active demat accounts grew modestly in January 2026, reflecting cautious retail participation amid market volatility, with total accounts rising by about 3.02 lakh to 45.11 million. Groww led account additions, increasing its client base by around 3.53 lakh, which boosted its market share to 27.66%.
Pankaj Pandey, Head Research, finds PSU banks attractive, with Bank of Baroda as his top pick, targeting ₹340. He anticipates a stronger second half of the financial year and sees potential for M&A and policy support. Pandey also remains constructive on Kotak Mahindra Bank due to improving growth visibility and easing IDBI Bank acquisition concerns.
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