Nifty to reach 29,500 by 2026-end, BNP Paribas says, backing HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki among top bets by ET Markets | January 9, 2026 4:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News BNP Paribas sees the Nifty 50 rising to 29,500 by end-2026, driven by earnings growth. The brokerage favours large, domestically focused stocks, citing policy support, easing financial conditions and a gradual recovery in consumption.