Auspicious start to Samvat 2081: Experts expect moderate returns of 5-10% in new year

Following a bleak October, with benchmarks dropping over 6% and overseas investors offloading nearly Rs 1.1 lakh cr in Indian equities, the upbeat sentiment during Muhurat trading reflects renewed investor confidence.

Nifty gained 24.47% in Samvat 2080—the second-best in a decade—yet most experts anticipate moderate returns of 5-10% in the new year.