Experts say mkt momentum to persist

A pickup in earnings, optimism around a potential US-India trade pact and a supportive macro backdrop have sparked an upswing in Indian equities since early October, pushing the headline indices back towards their late-September 2024 record highs. Market experts expect the momentum to persist, with some projecting that the BSE Sensex could scale the six-figure mark by the end of next year if the current tailwinds hold.

- ARSHAD KHAN @ New Delhi

"Earnings growth outlook continues to remain healthy for H2FY26 and FY27 and hence we believe we can see Sensex in the band of 95,000-1,00,000 by December 2026," said Sunny Agrawal, head - fundamental research at SBI Securities. When asked if the Sensex can sprint to 90,000 mark by December 2025, Agrawal said such a sharp up