More Than Half of India’s Mid- to Large-Cap Companies Fail to Deliver Returns in 2026 as Selling Pressure Deepens
More than half of India’s mid- to large-cap companies with market capitalisation above ₹1,000 crore have posted losses in 2026, underscoring a broad deterioration in market breadth. Eight companies have seen sharp erosion in market value, while regulatory frictions, higher funding costs and margin compression have weighed on investor sentiment. Foreign portfolio investors have also sold a substantial amount of Indian equities this year amid geopolitical uncertainty.
