ICICI Securities has set a bullish target for the Nifty 50 index at 26,000 within a year, indicating a potential 14% upside from current levels. The brokerage emphasizes sectors such as financials, industrials, and discretionary consumption. In contrast, Nomura's analysis presents a more cautious outlook, forecasting the Nifty to trade between 21,800 and 25,700 in 2025, with a target of 23,784 by December 2025, suggesting only a 3.7% upside for the remainder of the year. The Nifty Bank index closed at 49,334.55, down by 235.55 points or 0.48%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index rose by 636.55 points, or 1.26%, to close at 51,163.80. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index increased by 221.80 points, or 1.43%, finishing at 15,747.70. Overall, the Indian stock market has seen significant volatility, with a downturn erasing over ₹80,000 crore from the portfolios of prominent investors, and some experiencing declines of up to 18% in 2025 alone.