Inside India’s equity market rout in 2026 - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 76,070.84+ 567.99NIFTY 23,581.15+ 172.35CRUDEOIL 8,834.00+ 114.00GOLD 155,690.00 -46.00SILVER 252,719.00 -3,813.00SENSEX 76,070.84+ 567.99NIFTY 23,581.15+ 172.35NIFTY 23,581.15+ 172.35CRUDEOIL 8,834.00+ 114.00CRUDEOIL 8,834.00+ 114.00GOLD 155,690.00 -46.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>Domestic equity markets have been in correction mode since the start of 2026, driven by a confluence of global shocks and domestic pressures. Year-to-date, as of March 16, 2026, the Nifty 50 TRI has declined 10%, while the Nifty Midcap 150 TRI and Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI have fallen 9% and 11%, respectively. Indian equities remain under pressure due to stretched valuations and persistent FII outflows. US tariffs, a weak rupee, IT sector underperformance, and geopolitical tensions have added to the strain. However, SIP flows offer a silver lining. Here is how various market segments have fared so far this year.Published on March 17, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }