As Samvat 2081 draws to a close, investors carry forward one key lesson — patience pays. The Nifty ended the year with a modest 3.9% gain, while defence emerged as the star sector, soaring 25%. IT, however, remained the laggard, slipping over 18% amid global growth worries. With festive momentum lifting October gains, experts say the consolidation phase may finally be ending as markets enter Samvat 2082 with renewed optimism.
