Indian Market Indices Show Mixed Returns

On April 10 2026, Nifty 50 total return fell 0.87% over the month but rose 8.57% year‑to‑date overall.
Mid‑cap and small‑cap indices posted positive one‑month gains, with NIFTY MICROCAP250 up 5.18% and YTD returns exceeding 20% for several.
Sectoral performance diverged: Nifty IT fell 3.35% month‑on‑month, while Nifty Metal rose 4.35% and Nifty Bank gained 1.82% over the same period.
Strategy indices varied widely, with high‑beta and alpha funds delivering double‑digit YTD gains, whereas value‑oriented and low‑volatility funds lagged.