Nifty Down 11% From Navratri 2025 to 2026: Winners and Losers

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Why It Matters: The Index Hid Big Differences

An 11% fall in the index doesn’t tell the full story. Within the same year, some stocks lost a third of their value while others gained nearly half. Even within one sector, results diverged sharply: SBI and Axis Bank rose while HDFC Bank fell over 22%. IT heavyweights Infosys and TCS were among the worst performers, while metals and select financials did well.

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For investors, the lesson is that in a weak market, what you own matters as much as whether you are invested at all. For long-term investors in index funds or SIPs, a year like this is also when units are bought at lower prices, which can pay off if markets recover.

What’s Ahead

Analysts expect the market to stay range-bound in the near term, with crude oil and global bond yields as the key factors to watch. Second-quarter corporate earnings are expected to be healthy, but macroeconomic worries could limit any sustained rally.

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The Bottom Line

From Navratri to Navratri, the Nifty lost 11%, but beneath the index, the year produced clear winners and steep losers, making it a year for selective, patient investing.

With inputs from IANS.