Indian Indices Slip 5% Monthly April

On April 7 2026, major Indian equity indices fell about 5% in the past month, with Nifty 50 down 5.43% total return.
Mid‑cap and small‑cap indices outperformed over one year, delivering double‑digit gains such as Nifty Midcap 50 up 13.92% total return.
Thematic indices showed mixed results; Nifty Capital Markets surged 42.26% 1‑yr total return while Nifty Infrastructure slipped 5.71% 1‑month.
Fixed‑income G‑Sec indices posted modest gains, e.g., 10‑yr benchmark up 1.80% 1‑yr price return.