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Krishna KantRam Prasad Sahu Mumbai
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Oct 20 2026 | 11:44 PM
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Defensive sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), information technology (IT) services, and pharmaceuticals usually provide stability to equity portfolios during periods of price volatility and broader market selloffs. However, over the past two years, these sectors have been on the back foot, leading the decline in the broader market.
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