Stocks to buy, Oct. 12 -- The Indian stock market benchmark - Nifty 50 - has gained around 3 per cent so far in October, indicating a revival in investors' risk appetite on expectations of an earnings recovery from the current quarter (Q3FY26), driven by the GST rate cut, favourable growth-inflation dynamics, and festive demand. There are also expectations that foreign institutional investors (FIIs) will return to the Indian stock market after a 100 per cent US tariff on China.

Experts believe the Indian stock market can deliver healthy returns in Samvat 2082 if a trade deal between India and the US is finalised. Both countries have been engaged in negotiations, and of late, there have been indications that a trade deal could be finalise...