Nifty 50 up 5% YTD: Can it give a double-digit return this year amid favourable inflation-growth dynamics?

Despite global uncertainties, the Indian stock market gained 5% YTD, driven by domestic retail investor buying. Retail inflation fell to 2.82%, while GDP growth is projected at 6.5% for FY26, supported by strong GST collections and RBI?s dividend payout to the government.

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