In India 2018: Best Stocks To Buy

: The Pharmaceutical sector continued to struggle, with Lupin losing nearly 49%. Public sector banks like Punjab National Bank (PNB) were hammered by scams and bad loans, dropping over 40%. The "Multibagger" Watch: Mid and Small Caps

: Consumer-centric names like Britannia and Nestle India recorded gains between 35% and 50% as investors pivoted away from high-risk sectors. best stocks to buy in india 2018

: Witnessed a meteoric rise of over 1300% during the fiscal year due to a global graphite electrode shortage. : The Pharmaceutical sector continued to struggle, with

: Budget 2018's 10% tax on gains above ₹1 lakh caused immediate market jitters. : Witnessed a meteoric rise of over 1300%

: Half of the top 15 performing stocks in the BSE 500 were from the IT space, including L&T Technology Services (up 37%) and Mindtree (up 30%).

While the small-cap index broadly crashed, a few niche players delivered "magnificent" returns for risk-takers.