ETMarkets Smart Talk | From liquidity to earnings: Why 2026 will be a stock-picker’s market, Nikhil Khandelwal decodes

Indian equities enter 2026 on a mature footing, shifting from liquidity-driven gains to an earnings-focused environment. Investors must prioritize stock-specific conviction and balance-sheet strength as broad market exposure yields to selective, bottom-up stock picking. Key sectors like financials, capital goods, and select exporters are poised for growth.