Midcap

Since both equity and commodity markets undergo cycles, analysts are now of the view that equities will make a comeback in 2026.

JBM Auto share price opened at ₹593.75 against its previous close of ₹577.90 and jumped 11.6% to an intraday high of ₹645. Around 12:15 pm, the stock was 10.26% up at ₹637.20. Equity benchmark Sensex was flat at 85,544 at that time.

Coforge shares fell 5% despite brokerages maintaining bullish outlooks, forecasting a 54% upside. The company aims for a $2 billion revenue run-rate by Q4FY26, bolstered by disciplined execution and AI-driven strategies.

Stock Market Today: Sensex and Nifty rose to fresh highs, driven by strong performance across sectors. Analysts expect continued momentum, though they caution investors about potential volatility.

Mid-cap companies under Motilal Oswal’s coverage have now clocked their fourth consecutive quarter of standout performance, posting a robust 34% YoY earnings growth, far exceeding expectations of 23%.

Stocks to buy: The top conviction ideas by Axis Securities in the chemicals and midcap space include Aarti Industries, Pitti Engineering, VA Tech Wabag, Kirloskar Brothers, Gravita India and Mold-Tek Packaging.

Investors are diversifying portfolios, moving from large and small cap funds to flexi cap and mid cap mutual funds. AMFI data shows significant inflows in flexi cap funds, while mid cap funds also gain traction, reflecting strong performance and potential for capital appreciation.