Expert view, April 27 -- Vinit Bolinjkar, the head of research at Ventura, believes the Nifty 50 may reach 26,000 to 27,000 by the end of 2026. However, several global and domestic factors will have to act in tandem to drive the index to that level.

"Geopolitical an crude oil risk remain but are fading. Long-term India story is stronger than near-term noise," said Bolinjkar in an interview with Mint. Bolinjkar also suggest investment strategies, keeping the current market construct in mind and recommends top stocks to buy from banking, power, and defence sectors. Edited excerpts:

The current environment is challenging but not unprecedented for India. Geopolitical risks, crude oil price spike, and FII outflows have historically been temp...