New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- It has been a year since the Sensex and Nifty touched record highs of 85,978.25 and 26,277.35, respectively, on September 27, 2024. Since then, the Nifty has declined by around 6 percent, reflecting a period of consolidation rather than a structural market reversal. While India's long-term growth story remains intact, investors are closely watching for the triggers that could push the market to new heights.

Experts broadly point to the latter half of FY26 or late 2026 as the most probable period for a new record high. With macro tailwinds, supportive domestic triggers, and the easing of global volatility, markets could regain momentum. Garg summarized the outlook: "With sentiment adjusting and valuations cooling, t...