Public sector stocks are experiencing a surge, with defence and power sectors showing promise due to robust order books and improving execution. While defence is a preferred long-term theme, experts express caution on oil and gas due to structural headwinds and see only tactical opportunities in IT.
Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund, backed by Sunil Singhania, significantly boosted its holdings in Urban Company and SBI in January 2026. The fund added substantial shares in Tata Steel, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, NTPC, and Heritage Foods. It also introduced 26 new stocks, including RIL and Tata Motors, to its portfolio.
New RBI regulations will significantly alter how banks sell financial products, fund acquisitions, and lend to market intermediaries. Former SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara believes these moves, particularly stricter mis-selling norms and revised M&A financing rules, aim to enhance customer trust and domestic market development.
Mutual funds significantly reduced their holdings in nine out of ten major IT stocks in January, driven by concerns that AI will disrupt the traditional outsourcing model. Despite this selling pressure, the sector still holds substantial value, with managers offloading stakes in giants like Infosys and TCS, while showing some interest in Wipro.
Indian markets are shifting focus to company earnings and liquidity. The India-US trade deal has eased pressures. Investors are recalibrating strategies for 2026. Small and midcap stocks offer opportunities but require careful selection. Earnings visibility and balance sheet strength are key. Global trade and liquidity will guide market direction.
In the Nifty500 pack, 12 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on February 16, 2026, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
