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Metals emerge as 2026s top sectoral bet, IT, FMCG struggle

The metals sector has achieved a double-digit return this year, outperforming other indices. Realty stocks have seen a significant turnaround, gaining nearly four percent after last year's decline. Telecom, Capital Goods, and Healthcare also emerged as strong performers with substantial gains. IT and FMCG stocks have been the major laggards, facing earnings growth concerns. Favorable pricing and demand support the metals sector's positive outlook.

1 Sep 2026 7:13 am