Expert view, Dec. 8 -- Abhishek Mishra, Founding Partner of SKG Investment and Advisory, believes the Nifty 50 will settle in the 26,500-27,000 zone by the end of the year 2025. He advises investors to remain vigilant for the potential macroeconomic risk reset that may unfold globally in the coming year. In an interview with Mint, Mishra shared his views on market trends, key risks, and themes that are likely to dominate the market in 2026. Here are edited excerpts of the interview:

My sense is that the Nifty 50 will likely settle in the 26,500-27,000 zone, largely driven by a supportive macro backdrop and improving domestic flows.

The biggest driver right now is the clear softening in inflation. India's retail inflation hit a decade lo...