New Delhi, July 22 -- India's equity markets are expected to maintain their resilience in the second half of 2025, with the Nifty50 likely to trade within a range of 26,300 to 27,500 by the end of the year, according to smallcase managers. This forecast is anchored in strong domestic macroeconomic fundamentals, supportive monetary policy outlook, and continued policy-led momentum in key sectors.

The Nifty50 has already rebounded from its March 2025 lows. smallcase managers expect resistance near the 26,300 level, but if the index breaks past this mark, it may head toward 27,500 or higher in the coming months, driven by robust earnings and liquidity.

The market trajectory will be influenced by several macro and geopolitical developments....