Nifty PSU Bank outperforms, Nifty energy the least performed, Check Nifty performance full list

Synopsis: Indian markets show sharp sector divergence with PSU Bank leading at 27.77% returns while IT, Realty, and Media sectors face steep declines.

Based on the 1-year returns data till , the Indian stock market is witnessing sharp divergence across sectors. The NIFTY PSU Bank leads with a stunning 27.7% return, while the NIFTY Media sector struggles with a significant 23.3% decline.​

Top Five Performing Sectors

The NIFTY PSU Bank sector topped all indices with 27.77% returns YTD. Public sector banks benefited from improved asset quality and reduced non-performing assets. State Bank of India’s strong performance drove the sector higher. The government’s infrastructure push and steady credit growth supported PSU banks.​​

NIFTY Metal posted 21.63% gains year to date, securing second place. . Metal stocks outperformed most peers due to infrastructure spending and global demand. Hindustan Copper surged 36.8% while Hindalco advanced 35.49% year-to-date. Goldman Sachs highlighted copper’s tight supply and energy-transition demand as key factors.​​

The NIFTY Auto sector delivered 21.12% returns. Auto manufacturers gained from strong domestic demand and festive season sales. The sector comprises passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra emerged as top contributors to the index.​​

The NIFTY FinServ 25/50 index gained 19.16%, reflecting financial sector strength. SBI Cards led the finance sector with robust consumer credit demand. Non-banking financial companies witnessed improved collections and asset quality. Digital lending platforms gained traction across the segment.​​

NIFTY Fin Services rounded out the top five with 16.44% returns. The broader financial services sector benefited from rising loan growth. Steady regulatory support and government backing boosted investor confidence. Foreign institutional investors maintained interest in financial stocks throughout the year.​

Bottom Five Sectors

The NIFTY Media index crashed 23.3%, recording catastrophic losses. Advertising revenues shifted dramatically towards digital platforms, away from traditional media. The sector showed a poor advance-decline ratio of just 0.11. Tips Music’s significant drop of 2.08% exemplified the sector’s struggles.​​

NIFTY Realty dropped 15.91%, suffering the second-largest decline. Real estate faced challenges from high interest rates and funding constraints. The sector declined 14% through November before worsening in December. Despite government housing initiatives, demand remained subdued across major cities.​​

The NIFTY IT sector plummeted 10.72%. Weak demand from key markets like the US and Europe dragged the sector down. Major IT firms reported only 3.8% growth compared to previous years. US-China trade tensions and protectionist measures further hurt outsourcing decisions.​​

NIFTY Pharma posted a marginal 2.82% decline despite India’s pharmaceutical growth. The sector touched a 52-week high of ₹23,604.45 before retreating. However, individual pharma companies like Neuland Laboratories grew 3.26% over the year. Mixed quarterly results and regulatory challenges impacted overall sector performance.

NIFTY Energy fell 1.11%, underperforming the broader market. primarily due to sustained weakness in major oil marketing companies like IOC, BPCL, and HPCL amid concerns over weakening diesel marketing margins and subdued industrial activity.

Written By Fazal Ul Vahab C H

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