After a disguised bear market in 2025, 3 sectors in focus as 2026 promises better returns: Dipan Mehta

Market veteran Dipan Mehta expects 2026 to be a turnaround year for Indian equities after a tough 2025. He highlights autos, IT services, pharma and export-oriented sectors as key opportunities, urges caution on fully valued defence stocks, and explains why selective stock picking and earnings recovery could drive superior returns next year.