Broad market indices posted modest 1‑month gains but 3‑month declines, with small‑caps leading at ~15‑17% total return.
Thematic indices delivered strong performance, notably Nifty Capital Markets (+18.7% 1‑month) and Nifty Defence (+18.1% 1‑month).
Sector indices showed varied trends; Nifty IT fell ~4% month‑on‑month while Nifty Metal surged >13% and Nifty Auto rose 8%.
Fixed‑income G‑Sec indices posted low single‑digit monthly returns, with the 10‑yr benchmark up ~1.3%.