Axis Securities has noted that Samvat 2081 was marked by volatility and relative underperformance, with Indian equities trailing global and emerging markets for the first time since the Covid era. During this period, the Nifty 50 corrected by 16 per cent as of February 2025, while the Mid and Smallcap indices saw steeper declines of 21 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively. These corrections were attributed to increased US policy uncertainty, rising bond yields, and slower domestic growth. Advertisement

By the conclusion of Samvat 2081, both the Nifty and Sensex had recovered from their lows of 21,743 and 71,425, respectively, having previously achieved record highs of 26,277 and 85,978. The phase was largely one of consolidation, presenting attractive entry points for long-term investo

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