{"id":54844,"date":"2025-11-19T12:25:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T06:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=54844"},"modified":"2025-11-19T16:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T11:08:23","slug":"long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-term Stocks in India for 2026 for Multibagger Returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Investing in long-term stocks is considered one of the most effective and innovative ways to build wealth and achieve long-term growth and stability. Long-term stocks in India are suitable for holding periods of 5-10 years, which allows investors to benefit from compounding and market flexibility. These stocks are mainly from companies with strong business fundamentals, consistent earnings, low debt, and a clear vision for the future.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Long-term investing allows you to benefit from the compounding of short-term market fluctuations. By focusing on the fundamentally strong companies with business models, investors can aim for steady growth and long-term valuation creation.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Long-term stocks are ideal for investors who believe in patience and discipline, for those who understand that wealth is created not by timing the market but by staying invested in the right businesses over the long term. This article will guide you on investing in the best long-term stocks for 2026 in India, including their benefits and risks, and offer clarity on investing in long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#What_are_Long_Term_Stocks\" title=\"What are Long Term Stocks?\">What are Long Term Stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Best_Long_Term_Stocks_in_India_with_Market_Capitalisation\" title=\"Best Long Term Stocks in India with Market Capitalisation\">Best Long Term Stocks in India with Market Capitalisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Long-Term_Stocks_Company_Overview\" title=\"Long-Term Stocks | Company Overview\">Long-Term Stocks | Company Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#1_Reliance_Industries\" title=\"1. Reliance Industries\">1. Reliance Industries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#2_HDFC_Bank\" title=\"2. HDFC Bank\">2. HDFC Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#3_Bharti_Airtel_Limited\" title=\"3. Bharti Airtel Limited\">3. Bharti Airtel Limited<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#4_ICICI_Bank\" title=\"4. ICICI Bank\">4. ICICI Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#5_State_Bank_of_India\" title=\"5. State Bank of India\">5. State Bank of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#6_Bajaj_Finance\" title=\"6. Bajaj Finance\">6. Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#7_Life_Insurance_Corporation\" title=\"7. Life Insurance Corporation\">7. Life Insurance Corporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#8_Larsen_Toubro\" title=\"8. Larsen &amp; Toubro\">8. Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#9_Maruti_Suzuki\" title=\"9. Maruti Suzuki\">9. Maruti Suzuki<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#10_Mahindra_Mahindra\" title=\"10. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra\">10. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Reasons_for_Investing_in_Long-Term_Stocks_in_India\" title=\"Reasons for Investing in Long-Term Stocks in India &nbsp;\">Reasons for Investing in Long-Term Stocks in India &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_6-Month_Return\" title=\"Best Long-Term Stocks with 6-Month Return\">Best Long-Term Stocks with 6-Month Return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Factors_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Long-term_Stocks_in_India\" title=\"Factors to Consider Before Investing in Long-term Stocks in India&nbsp;\">Factors to Consider Before Investing in Long-term Stocks in India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_PE_Ratio\" title=\"Best Long-Term Stocks with P\/E Ratio\">Best Long-Term Stocks with P\/E Ratio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Benefits_of_Investing_in_Long-term_Stocks\" title=\"Benefits of Investing in Long-term Stocks\">Benefits of Investing in Long-term Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_PB_Ratio\" title=\"Best Long-Term Stocks with P\/B Ratio\">Best Long-Term Stocks with P\/B Ratio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Risks_for_Investing_in_Long-Term_Stocks\" title=\"Risks for Investing in Long-Term Stocks&nbsp;\">Risks for Investing in Long-Term Stocks&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_Dividend_Yields\" title=\"Best Long-Term Stocks with Dividend Yields\">Best Long-Term Stocks with Dividend Yields<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#What_are_the_long-term_stocks_in_India\" title=\"What are the long-term stocks in India?\">What are the long-term stocks in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#How_do_investors_choose_long-term_stocks\" title=\"How do investors choose long-term stocks?\">How do investors choose long-term stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#What_are_the_risks_involved_in_long-term_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks involved in long-term stocks?\">What are the risks involved in long-term stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#What_are_the_tax_implications_of_long-term_stock_investments\" title=\"What are the tax implications of long-term stock investments?&nbsp;\">What are the tax implications of long-term stock investments?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_investing_in_long-term_stocks\" title=\"What are the benefits of investing in long-term stocks?\">What are the benefits of investing in long-term stocks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Also_Explore\" title=\"Also Explore\">Also Explore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/long-term-stocks-in-india-multibagger-returns-2026\/#Univest_Screeners\" title=\"Univest Screeners\">Univest Screeners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Long_Term_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are Long Term Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Long-term stocks refer to equity investments that are held for more than one year and fulfil the conditions for long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax. Long-term stocks comprise securities used for long-term investment, serving both capital protection and return-generation purposes. Many investors consider a 5-year or longer time horizon to benefit from compounding, steady growth, and companies with strong fundamentals, consistent earnings, and sustainable business models.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Long_Term_Stocks_in_India_with_Market_Capitalisation\"><\/span><strong>Best Long Term Stocks in India with Market Capitalisation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Here is the list of the best long-term stocks in India: <strong>Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, and more.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of the Stocks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CMP (in \u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Market Capitalisation (in crore)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>52-Week-High<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>52-Week-Low<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1,511.10<\/td><td>20,45,771<\/td><td>1,551.00<\/td><td>1,114.85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>984.55<\/td><td>15,21,447<\/td><td>1,020.50<\/td><td>812.15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhartiartl\/bharti-airtel-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharti Airtel<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>2,089.00<\/td><td>12,43,774<\/td><td>2,135.60<\/td><td>1,511.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1,384.20<\/td><td>9,71,120<\/td><td>1,500.00<\/td><td>1,186.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>962.90<\/td><td>8,83,693<\/td><td>971.40<\/td><td>680.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1,011.80<\/td><td>6,29,653<\/td><td>1,102.50<\/td><td>645.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lici\/life-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\">Life Insurance Corporation<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>899.25<\/td><td>5,69,281<\/td><td>1,007.80<\/td><td>715.30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>3,955.20<\/td><td>5,43,815<\/td><td>4,062.60<\/td><td>2,965.30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>15,730.00<\/td><td>4,93,206<\/td><td>16,660.00<\/td><td>10,725.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>3,737.00<\/td><td>4,66,771<\/td><td>3,781.00<\/td><td>2,425.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Click for Our Big Prediction<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term_Stocks_Company_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Long-Term Stocks | Company Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Reliance_Industries\"><\/span>1. <strong>Reliance Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1958<\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b920,45,771 crores<\/p><p>Reliance Industries Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai. Its businesses include energy, petrochemicals, natural gas, retail, entertainment, telecommunications, mass media, and textiles. Reliance is the largest public company in India by market capitalisation and revenue, and the 86th largest company worldwide. The revenue of Reliance Industries is approximately \u20b99.98 lakh crores, and the total assets are \u20b919.50 lakh crores, with the total operating income of \u20b91.83 lakh crores. It is best to consider investing in long-term stocks in India, and Reliance Industries has completed the sale process of its 76% equity stake in a Mauritius-based oil company.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_HDFC_Bank\"><\/span><strong>2. HDFC Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1994<\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b915,21,447 crores<\/p><p>HDFC Bank Limited is an Indian banking and financial services company and is considered India\u2019s largest private sector bank by assets and market capitalisation. In 2023, it was the sixteenth-largest employer in India, with over 173,000 employees, following its takeover of the parent company. HDFC Bank offers a range of products and services. It is considered one of the best Diwali picks for investors. The total revenue of HDFC Bank is \u20b94.71 lakh crore, with total assets of \u20b939.10 lakh crore and total net income of \u20b970,792 crore. It is considered one of the best long-term stocks in India for 2026.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bharti_Airtel_Limited\"><\/span><strong>3. Bharti Airtel Limited<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1995<\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>New Delhi, India<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b912,43,774 crores<\/p><p>Bharti Airtel Limited is an Indian multinational telecommunications company that provides 5G, 4G, and LTE Advanced services throughout India. It is the second-largest mobile network operator in India, with an operating income of \u20b994,249 crore, a net income of \u20b937,481 crore, and total assets of \u20b9514,360 crore. Investors can consider Bharti Airtel Ltd. as one of the best Long-term stocks for 2026 in India. Airtel is credited with pioneering the strategic management of outsourcing all of its business operations, except for marketing, sales, and finance, and building the \u2018minutes factory\u2019 model of low cost and high volumes.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_ICICI_Bank\"><\/span><strong>4. ICICI Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1955<\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Mumbai, Maharashtra<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b99,71,120 crores<\/p><p>ICICI Ltd. is an Indian multinational bank and financial services company that offers a wide range of banking and financial services for corporate and retail customers through various delivery channels and specialised subsidiaries in the areas of investment banking, life insurance, and non-life insurance. ICICI Bank is considered the best P\/B Ratio stock for 2026 in India. The total Revenue for FY25 is \u20b92.946 trillion, with an operating income of \u20b9777.59 billion, and a total net income of \u20b9510.29 billion. It is considered one of the best long-term stocks for 2026 in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_State_Bank_of_India\"><\/span><strong>5. State Bank of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1955<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b98,83,693 crores<\/p><p>State Bank of India (SBI) is an Indian multinational public sector bank and financial services statutory body, headquartered in Mumbai. It is also the tenth-largest employer in India, with nearly 250,000 employees. As of 2024, SBI has 500 million customers, and its FY25 total revenue is \u20b95.24 trillion, with operating income of \u20b91.10 trillion; total net income is approximately \u20b9709.1 billion. As of September 2025, the SBI group had 63,580 ATMs and 82,900 BC outlets. In 2024-25, the bank had 241 overseas offices across 36 countries, with the most considerable presence in foreign markets among Indian banks. It is considered one of the best long-term stocks for 2026 in India.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bajaj_Finance\"><\/span><strong>6. Bajaj Finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1987<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Pune, India<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b96,29,653 crores<\/p><p>Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL) is a deposit-taking Indian non-banking financial company headquartered in Pune. It has a customer base of 101.82 million and holds assets under management worth \u20b9416,743 crore, as of March 2025. The total revenue for FY25 is \u20b969,725 crore, the operating income is \u20b926,388 crore, and the net income is \u20b916,779 crore. In September 2025, Bajaj Finance amended its Fair Disclosure Code in accordance with SEBI\u2019s PIT Regulations, as approved by the board. Earlier in the same month, the company clarified regarding the unawareness of the reasons for the significant volume. It is considered one of the best Long-term stocks for 2026 in India.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Life_Insurance_Corporation\"><\/span><strong>7. Life Insurance Corporation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1956<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b95,69,281 crores<\/p><p>The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is an Indian public sector life insurance company headquartered in Mumbai. It is India\u2019s largest insurance company and its largest institutional investor with total assets under management worth \u20b954.52 lakh crore as of March 2025. The total revenue of the LIC of India is \u20b98.88 lakh crore, the net operating income is \u20b956,267 crore, and the total net income is \u20b948,320 crore. The LIC benefited from this process and, in 2013, reported that the first-year premium compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 24.53%, while the total life premium CAGR was 19.28%. LIC stocks are consistently rising, making them the best long-term investment in India for 2026 for investors willing to invest in such stocks for growth and profitability.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Larsen_Toubro\"><\/span><strong>8. Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1946<\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b95,43,815 crores<\/p><p>Larsen &amp; Toubro Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate with interests in industrial technology, heavy industry, engineering, construction, manufacturing, power, information technology, defence, and many more. As of 31st March 2022, the company had 45,615 permanent employees, out of which 2,997 were women and 48 employees and disabilities. At the same period, the company had 200,062 workers on a contract basis.&nbsp; L&amp;T Mutual Fund is a company of the L&amp;T Group. Its average assets under management (AUM) as of May 2019 is \u20b973,936.68 crores. Investors can consider L&amp;T as one of the best long-term investments in India, offering higher growth and stability.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Maruti_Suzuki\"><\/span><strong>9. Maruti Suzuki<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1981<\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>New Delhi, India<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b94,93,206 crores<\/p><p>Maruti Suzuki India Limited is a publicly listed Indian subsidiary of Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation. It is the largest automobile manufacturer in India, specialising in small cars. The company was established by the Government of India as Maruti Udyog Limited in February 1981 as a joint venture with Suzuki, marking the first major foreign automaker&#8217;s investment in India. The total operating income of Maruti Suzuki India is \u20b917,424 crore, with a total net income of \u20b913,488 crore and a net worth of total assets of \u20b9115,353 crore. The company planned to launch its first electric car, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R electric, in the second half of 2021, but later cancelled the plan. It is stated as the best long-term stocks in India for investment, leading to profitability and growth.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Mahindra_Mahindra\"><\/span><strong>10. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Founded: <\/strong>1945<\/p><p><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>Worli, Mumbai<\/p><p><strong>Market Capitalisation: <\/strong>\u20b94,66,771 crores<\/p><p>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra is an Indian automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1945 as Mahindra &amp; Mohammed and later renamed Mahindra &amp; Mahindra. Part of the Mahindra Group, M&amp;M is one of the largest SUV manufacturers in India, and its Mahindra Tractors subsidiary is the world&#8217;s largest tractor manufacturer by volume. Its major competitors in the Indian vehicle market include Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors. It is considered the best long-term stock in India for 2026, offering high growth potential in the years to come.&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Tap to Access Best Research Pieces<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Investing_in_Long-Term_Stocks_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Reasons for Investing in Long-Term Stocks in India <\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Long-term stocks in India are essential for investors seeking sustainable growth and steady income over the long term. These stocks represent shares in well-established companies with strong fundamentals, competitive advantages, and a proven track record of performance across various economic cycles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tax Benefits: <\/strong>In India, long-term stocks are generally taxed at a lower rate compared to short-term stocks, which are typically taxed at different rates but not at the higher rates applicable to holding long-term stocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>More Cost-Effective: <\/strong>One of the main benefits of a long-term stock in India is that it is more cost-effective than buying and selling regular stocks, as the longer you hold your investments, the less it costs to pay.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Dividend Income: <\/strong>Companies that prioritise stocks with long-term growth may provide the criteria for regular income payments, which is why investors choose the best long-term stocks in India. This is because consistent dividends can offer a high valuation for investing.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Diversification: <\/strong>The scope of diversification is very high for investing in the best long-term stocks in India, as they provide diversification across various stocks involved in the long term. This approach also offers the benefit of identifying profitable stocks by investing in long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Volatility: <\/strong>Indian stock markets are highly volatile in nature, influenced by both domestic and global factors. As a long-term investor, it\u2019s crucial to embrace market volatility and not view the price swings that occur as a natural consequence of economic changes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_6-Month_Return\"><\/span><strong>Best Long-Term Stocks with 6-Month Return<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stocks Name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6 Months Return(in %)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>5.83<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1.41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhartiartl\/bharti-airtel-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharti Airtel<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>12.58<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>20.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>12.47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lici\/life-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\">Life Insurance Corporation<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>10.18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.31<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>25.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>22.36<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Long-term_Stocks_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Factors to Consider Before Investing in Long-term Stocks in India&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1-900x471.jpg 900w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122129\/Invest-in-Long-Term-Stocks-in-India-for-2026-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are certain factors that investors should consider before investing in long-term stocks in India. Here we discuss the factors affecting long-term stocks below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Financial Strength: <\/strong>Investors should consider revenue growth, profit margins, and manageable debt levels when evaluating long-term stocks for 2026. These factors may persist over the long term, making them a viable option for long-term investments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Leadership Quality: <\/strong>Leadership quality plays a crucial role in decision-making, as ethical, transparent, and visionary management teams can offer companies the ability to succeed through changing times, thereby increasing their chances of being recognised as high-return stocks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Industry Prospects: <\/strong>Investing in banking, IT, and consumer goods tends to reflect the strong long-term potential and frequently includes some of the best stocks for sustained holdings to invest in long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Personal Goals: <\/strong>Sometimes selecting the best long-term stocks in India has high potential for the future, making the expectations realistic, and also choosing the top long-term stocks may provide profitability in the long run.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Dividend Goals: <\/strong>Many companies reward shareholders with dividends, providing a stable income stream along with price appreciation. This is the most influential factor in long-term growth and potential, as investors can create opportunities for achieving high-growth potential in the near future. Therefore, investors should consider their dividend goals before investing in long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_PE_Ratio\"><\/span><strong>Best Long-Term Stocks with P\/E Ratio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stocks Name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>21.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>20.26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhartiartl\/bharti-airtel-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharti Airtel<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>39.35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>17.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>10.54<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>33.91<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lici\/life-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\">Life Insurance Corporation<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>11.14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>28.43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>33.37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>30.10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Investing_in_Long-term_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Investing in Long-term Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-900x471.jpg 900w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19121705\/Benefits-of-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Here are the numerous benefits of investing in long-term stocks in India for 2026, which is why it is essential to evaluate the positives before making an investment.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lower Costs: <\/strong>Here are a few transactions that may help reduce costs, such as brokerage and fees, allowing more capital to stay invested for compounding. Several factors can lead to a reduction in expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Diversification: <\/strong>The scope for diversification is very high when investing in the best fundamental stocks in India, as they offer diversification over the long term. This approach also provides the benefit of identifying profitable stocks by investing in long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Better Returns: <\/strong>Investing in long-term stocks can lead to higher returns because their global performance may deliver strong returns in the near future. In comparison, short-term trading also offers higher opportunities and yields higher returns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Concession in Tax Schemes: <\/strong>Investing in long-term stocks can provide significant tax advantages, and in many countries, it is more convenient to invest in long-term stocks in India. There are numerous tax exemptions that enable investors to make long-term investments with high returns.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><em>Download the <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Univest iOS App<\/em><\/a><em> or the <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Univest Android App<\/em><\/a><em> to get daily stock recommendations and insightful research pieces!<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_PB_Ratio\"><\/span><strong>Best Long-Term Stocks with P\/B Ratio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stocks Name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>2.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>2.82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhartiartl\/bharti-airtel-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharti Airtel<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>10.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>2.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1.63<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>6.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lici\/life-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\">Life Insurance Corporation<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>4.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>5.36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>4.94<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>5.63<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_for_Investing_in_Long-Term_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks for Investing in Long-Term Stocks&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1-900x471.jpg 900w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/univest-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/19122032\/Risks-Involved-in-Long-Term-Stocks-for-2026-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Several risks are associated with investing in long-term stocks in India, <strong>including market risks, business risks, market volatility, regulatory changes, investment risk, and inflation risk.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Market risks: <\/strong>Market risks, also known as volatility risk, refer to the possibility that the value of an investment could be negatively impacted by speculative behaviour, and they are a primary concern before investing in long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Business risks: <\/strong>Investors must consider various business risks before investing in the best long-term stocks in India. Something could negatively impact the long-term stock market, effectively limiting investors&#8217; long-term growth.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory Changes: <\/strong>Changes in government policies may impact long-term stocks, as they can play a crucial role in providing long-term growth and stability. Therefore, investors should consider regulatory changes before investing in long-term stocks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>High Debt Levels: <\/strong>Many metal companies carry substantial debts due to heavy capital expenditures, making it challenging when it&#8217;s time to repay the debt. It\u2019s necessary to evaluate the company&#8217;s debt levels before investing in the best long-term stocks in India.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Price Volatility: <\/strong>The prices of long-term stocks are highly volatile and can change suddenly due to fluctuations in global demand, supply, and commodity cycles. These fluctuations can impact the company\u2019s profits and share prices, as well as reduce the liquidity of long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><em>Download the <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Univest iOS App<\/em><\/a><em> or the <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Univest Android App<\/em><\/a><em> to get daily stock recommendations and insightful research pieces!<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Long-Term_Stocks_with_Dividend_Yields\"><\/span><strong>Best Long-Term Stocks with Dividend Yields<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stocks Name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1.11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bhartiartl\/bharti-airtel-ltd-share-price-today\">Bharti Airtel<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.81<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">State Bank of India<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1.61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lici\/life-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\">Life Insurance Corporation<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>1.33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>0.65<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Long-term investments in India and the US offer investors significant wealth-creation and portfolio-growth opportunities. These markets feature a diverse range of companies across various sectors, including established blue-chip corporations, innovative tech giants, and emerging market leaders. Moreover, platforms like Univest can simplify the investment process, offering tools and insights for both markets. However, it\u2019s important to note that all investments carry risks, and diversification across markets, sectors, and asset classes remains essential. Long-term stocks comprise securities used for long-term investment, serving both capital protection and return-generation purposes. Such investments cater to individuals with an aptitude for risk, as well as those who are risk-averse. Companies that prioritise long-term growth may meet the criteria for regular income payments, which is why investors choose the best long-term stocks in India.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Click for Our Big Prediction<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_long-term_stocks_in_India\"><\/span><strong>What are the long-term stocks in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Ans. Long-term stocks refer to equity investments that are held for more than one year and fulfil the conditions for long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax. Long-term stocks comprise securities used for long-term investment, serving both capital protection and return-generation purposes. Such investments cater to individuals with an aptitude for risk, as well as those who are risk-averse.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_investors_choose_long-term_stocks\"><\/span><strong>How do investors choose long-term stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Ans. Investors must select stocks based on the company&#8217;s fundamentals, including its financial health, competitive position, management quality, and growth potential. Look for consistent performance over time and consider prevailing industry trends for long-term stocks in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_involved_in_long-term_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks involved in long-term stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Ans. The prices of long-term stocks are highly volatile and can experience sudden changes due to fluctuations in global demand, supply, and commodity cycles. These fluctuations can impact the company\u2019s profits and share prices, as well as reduce the liquidity of long-term stocks in India.&nbsp; In comparison, short-term trading also offers higher opportunities and yields higher returns.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_tax_implications_of_long-term_stock_investments\"><\/span><strong>What are the tax implications of long-term stock investments?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Ans. In many countries, long-term investments (those held for over a year) often qualify for lower tax rates on capital gains. Dividends may be taxed differently; consult a tax professional for specific advice. In India, long-term stocks are generally taxed at a lower rate compared to short-term stocks, which are typically taxed at different rates but not at the higher rates applicable to holding long-term stocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_investing_in_long-term_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the benefits of investing in long-term stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Ans. Here are a few transactions that may help reduce costs, such as brokerage and fees, allowing more capital to stay invested for compounding. There are many things that may lead to a reduction of expenses. 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Long-term stocks in India are suitable for holding periods of 5-10 years, which allows investors to benefit from compounding and market flexibility. 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