Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Land, then power, now water: India's next scarcity. 5 stocks from the water ecosystem to look at with a long-term perspectiveInvestment IdeasSynopsisOverall, the Indian stock market seems to be consolidating. And the underlying sentiment appears to be bullish. And in the small- and mid-cap segments, valuations are better than they were in 2024. There are opportunities here for those who know how to pick the right stocks.The resurfacing of simmering tensions between the US and Iran on Tuesday means that the volatility quotient of the markets will remain high. But that is just one part of the story. If one looks at how the street is reacting to some developments, it is clear that if there is an underlying structural growth story, it is still being looked at.Just consider what happened last week. Two stocks moved up. The trigger was a single order, placed by one ETMarkets.com 15 mins read, Last Updated: Jul 08, 2026, 04:01:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership