The slump in nearly one-third of the stocks has been as severe as the Covid-led sell-off in March 2020. Among 1,472 stocks with a market capitalisation of over Rs 1,000 crore, 29 have plunged between 50% and 70% from their yearly highs, while 533 have fallen between 25% and 50%.
Rising bond yields and inflation remain key risks for markets: Candace Browning
Global investors are focusing on artificial intelligence driven earnings growth, overshadowing geopolitical concerns. Strong US corporate profits and expectations of easy monetary policy are supporting
May 27, 2026