Total and price returns for major Nifty indices as of May 6 2026 show strong short‑term gains in small‑cap and thematic indices.
Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices posted 12‑17% 1‑month total returns, while Nifty 50 lagged with near‑zero 1‑month gain.
Thematic indices like Nifty Capital Markets surged >19% 1‑month total return, whereas Nifty Services fell over 8% 3‑month.
Fixed‑income G‑Sec indices delivered modest 1‑month gains around 1‑3% and 3‑year returns near 6‑7% annually.