Market Outlook: 2026 Poised for Better Returns Than 2025; Avoid Gold, Silver, Metals Now

• Devina Mehra of First Global suggests 2026 could offer better returns than 2025, following a period of low returns for the Indian market.
• The Indian market ranked 36th among 42 major markets last year, with current news indicating market risk.
• Gold and silver are volatile assets; investment should be limited to less than 10% of a portfolio for diversification, not as a primary investment.
• Third-quarter results were softer than expected, showing decent revenue growth but lower margins.
• Currently, it is not advisable to invest in gold, silver, and metals; overweight views are on auto, pharma, healthcare, select FMCG, IT, and some banking stocks.

Why It Matters: Invest cautiously; 2026 may outperform 2025, but avoid gold, silver, and metals for now.