NSE sector indices: Metals and energy lead long-term performance; defensives lag

Welcome to TrendMap, your guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present a 10-year performance tracker of various domestic market sectors. The annual returns are ranked for 9 key NSE Sector indices. Metals and energy dominate decade-long returns, while defensives trail.

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Source: ACE MF. *2026 data is YTD based on 19 May 2026 closing values. Other years' returns are calculated between the first and the last trading day closing values. 10-year return is compounded average return. Indices considered: Auto: Nifty Auto, Banks: Nifty Bank, Energy : Nifty Energy, FMCG: Nifty FMCG, Infra: Nifty Infrastructure, IT: Nifty IT, Metals: Nifty Metal, Pharma: Nifty Pharma, Real estate: Nifty Realty.