Emkay Global expects the Nifty to hit 29,000 by CY2026, supported by stronger consumption, softer interest rates, stable policy and rising affordability. The brokerage is bullish on Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Healthcare and Materials, while remaining cautious on Financials, Staples, IT and Telecom. With liquidity support from the RBI, rural revival and steady domestic flows, Emkay sees a multi-year growth cycle ahead, with SMIDs positioned to outperform despite elevated valuations.