Nearly 97% of equity mutual funds delivered negative returns in 2025 so far, with only 18 out of 541 schemes posting gains. The worst performers include funds from Nippon India, Samco, and Shriram. International and tech-focused schemes were among the hardest hit during the January–April 8, 2025 period.
Nifty Pharma, 4 others hit 52-week high since Iran war while Nifty fell 7%. Will the form continue?
Despite a challenging market backdrop fueled by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, five Indian sectors—Pharma, Energy, Defence, Capital Markets, and Metals—are showing remarkable strength.