Top sectors in 2026: Pharma and metals race ahead in 2026 so far - check which indices led long-term returns

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 lead long-term returns, followed by real estate and energy.

Source: ACE MF. *2026 data is YTD based on 18 August 2026 closing values. Other years' returns are calculated between the first and the last trading day closing values. 10-year return is the 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