Indian Indices Record Broad Decline April 2026

On 06‑Apr‑2026, broad market indices like Nifty 50 and Nifty Next 50 posted 1‑month total returns of –6.06% and –6.66% respectively.
Mid‑cap and small‑cap indices outperformed, with Nifty Midcap 50 recording –4.87% 1‑month and Nifty Smallcap 100 at –3.90% among the broader market.
Thematic index Nifty Capital Markets delivered a 1‑year total return of 37.29%, while Nifty Infrastructure fell –6.13% over the same month.
Sector indices diverged sharply: Nifty Auto posted 19.48% 1‑year total return, Nifty Bank modest 2.96%, and Nifty Realty declined –16.24% over the past year.