Samvat 2082, Oct. 17 -- With the new Samvat set to kick off next week, investors are hopeful and analysts are confident that it will ring in a better year for the Indian stock market.

The Samvat 2081 concluded for the Indian stock market today, October 17. For the next two days, indices will remain shut on account of the weekend holiday. During this period, Sensex has risen 5%, with a major chunk of the rally coming in October amid a revival in foreign buying.

"The coming Samvat may be the turning point for Indian equities. Over the past year, markets have absorbed multiple shocks from FII withdrawals to global conflicts and muted earnings, yet domestic liquidity and investor confidence have kept the floor intact," opined Trivesh D, COO...