This analysis focuses on finding strong sectors and stocks showing relative strength during a bear market. Relative strength means performing better or falling less than the overall market index. Using scanning tools like Screener and SOIC StockScans helps identify these areas.

Key sectors currently displaying strong relative strength include:

• Banks and Private Sector NBFCs
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Pharmaceuticals (including CDMO)
• Housing Finance Companies

Other sectors showing some relative strength are certain Chemicals, Iron Ore/Metals, Fertilizers/Agrochemicals, and Cigarettes/Tobacco.