New Delhi, July 2 -- The Indian stock market witnessed a brutal first half in 2026. The benchmark index Nifty 50 dropped almost 9% in the first half of the year (H1CY26), with stocks such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and HCL Technologies plunging 34-38% during the period.

Middle East conflict, elevated crude oil prices, persistent FPI outflows, rupee's weakness, and weak earnings kept the market under pressure.

While geopolitical risks and macroeconomic concerns have eased significantly, market participants still appear apprehensive about the market's performance in the second half.

After a heavy drubbing in the first half, will the market rebound in the second half and the year in the positive?

Nifty's performance in the first half of the...