Why India’s Next Bull Run May Be Bigger Than Most Investors Expect

🇮🇳 Why India’s Next Bull Run May Be Bigger Than Most Investors Expect

Veteran market strategist Gautam Shah (Goldilocks Global) recently remarked that “the best is yet to come for the broader markets.” While this is his opinion, several economic and market indicators provide support for a constructive outlook on Indian equities.

1. Banking: The Foundation Is Stronger Than It Has Been in Years

The banking sector is entering this phase from a position of strength.

Key Facts

• The RBI’s June 2026 Financial Stability Report shows that the Gross NPA ratio has fallen to just 1.8%, the lowest level in decades.
• The RBI also projects that GNPAs are likely to remain below 2% through 2028 under its baseline scenario.
• Scheduled commercial bank credit expanded by 14.5% during FY2025-26, reflecting healthy demand across retail, services and industry.
• Recent RBI data also showed bank credit growth accelerating to 18.6% year-on-year during late June 2026, highlighting robust lending activity.

Why This Matters

• Cleaner balance sheets
• Strong profitability
• Better capital adequacy
• Higher lending capacity

Historically, strong banking systems have often supported sustained economic expansion and healthier equity markets.

2. IT Sector: Signs of Stabilisation

The IT sector has experienced slower growth over the past two years due to weaker discretionary spending by global clients.

However, several encouraging developments have emerged:

• AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity spending remain structural growth drivers.
• Large Indian IT companies continue to announce sizeable deal wins.
• Management commentary has generally indicated improving client discussions and gradual stabilisation in technology spending.
• Valuations have become significantly more reasonable compared with their 2021 highs.

Although the recovery may not be immediate, many analysts believe a large part of the slowdown has already been reflected in stock prices.

3. India’s Macro Story Remains One of the Strongest Globally

India continues to benefit from several long-term growth drivers:

• ✔ Strong domestic consumption
• ✔ Manufacturing expansion supported by Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes
• ✔ Massive infrastructure investment
• ✔ Digitalisation across sectors
• ✔ Growing financialisation of household savings through mutual funds and SIPs

The Government’s Monthly Economic Review reported 7.7% GDP growth in FY2025-26, highlighting resilient investment activity and strong domestic demand.

4. Why Broader Markets Could Continue to Outperform

Mid-cap and small-cap companies generally outperform when:

• Economic growth broadens
• Corporate earnings expand beyond a handful of large companies
• Domestic liquidity remains strong
• Credit availability improves

If these conditions persist, broader markets could continue creating opportunities for disciplined investors.

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• Fear during corrections
• Greed during rallies
• Hesitation during breakouts

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The information presented in this article is based on publicly available data and reports, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Financial Stability Report (June 2026), RBI Banking Statistics, Government of India Monthly Economic Review, company earnings presentations, and NSE sector indices. Readers who wish to explore these reports further can refer to the following official resources:

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI): https://www.rbi.org.in/
• RBI Statistics: https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/Statistics.aspx
• Government of India – Economic Survey & Economic Reports: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/
• National Stock Exchange (NSE): https://www.nseindia.com/

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investments in securities are subject to market risks, and past performance does not guarantee future returns.

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