Worst Samvat in 15 years! Sensex, Nifty crash up to 8%: Can investors expect a bull run in Samvat 2083? What experts say

What happened: Indian benchmarks are set to post their worst Samvat in 15 years, with the Sensex down 7.9% and the Nifty 50 down 6.8% in Samvat 2082. Samvat 2083 begins on November 8, coinciding with Diwali. Key numbers: Sensex fell 7.9% and Nifty 50 fell 6.8% in Samvat 2082 as of November 4. Why it matters: ICICI Direct expects healthy double-digit returns in Samvat 2083, citing improving September-quarter earnings and more attractive valuations. Kotak Neo expects Nifty earnings to grow about 18% in FY27 and 13% in FY28, and favors quality large caps over mid and small caps.

Indian benchmarks are set to post their worst Samvat in 15 years, with the Sensex down 7.9% and the Nifty 50 down 6.8% in Samvat 2082. Samvat 2083 begins on November 8, coinciding with Diwali.

ICICI Direct expects healthy double-digit returns in Samvat 2083, citing improving September-quarter earnings and more attractive valuations. Kotak Neo expects Nifty earnings to grow about 18% in FY27 and 13% in FY28, and favors quality large caps over mid and small caps.