New Delhi, March 17 -- The mercury is heating up, and so can your portfolio returns. With India expected to experience above normal temperatures in the coming months, amid increased likelihood of severe heatwaves in the three months till May, investors can look to make the most of it by betting on certain segments of the Indian stock market.

According to the IMD, temperatures during the March-May 2026 period are likely to remain above normal across most parts of the country, with a higher number of heatwave days in several regions. Early March has already seen temperatures 4-8degC higher than normal in several areas, indicating that summer-like conditions have started earlier than usual.

Such conditions could lift electricity demand in ...