New Delhi, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Indian equities have outperformed most major global markets since June 18, with the Nifty 500 delivering positive returns in US dollar terms even as several key international indices registered significant losses.
The Nifty 500 gained 2.81 per cent during the period, compared with an approximately 1 per cent rise in the S&P 500. The Nasdaq Composite, meanwhile, declined 4.6 per cent, according to a report by NDTV Profit.
Indian markets also fared better than most major Asian benchmarks. South Korea’s Kospi recorded the steepest fall, plunging 36.1 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 14.87 per cent and Taiwan’s TWSE lost nearly 13 per cent. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell close to 14 per cent, while the broader Asia ex-Japan index dropped around 15 per cent.
The relative strength of Indian equities has been reinforced by a recent market recovery. On Monday, the Nifty 500 closed at 23,566.60, gaining 7.6 per cent from its October 30 level of 21,895.90. The index extended its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions and was trading around 2.4 per cent below its 52-week high of 24,144.
Financial stocks led the latest rally, advancing 7.58 per cent over the week. Consumer cyclicals gained 5.65 per cent, while healthcare stocks rose 5.56 per cent.
Corporate earnings have also supported investor confidence. By November 6, a total of 331 Nifty 500 companies had announced their results. Among 253 non-financial companies, median sales growth stood at 21.2 per cent, while median EBITDA growth was 19.8 per cent. Median profit after tax increased 16.5 per cent, with nearly 73 per cent of these companies reporting higher profits.
Financial companies, including banks, non-banking financial companies and insurers, recorded median profit growth of 22.9 per cent.
Market sentiment has also benefited from softer crude oil prices and expectations of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran. Investors hope a deal could reduce concerns over energy costs, geopolitical tensions and supply-chain disruptions.
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