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Indian equities worst performer in 2026, down 6.81%; US stocks gain 12.75%

Indian equities fell 6.81% in 2026 through September, the worst performer among asset classes tracked by Edelweiss Mutual Fund research.

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Indian equities fell 6.81% in 2026 through September, making them the worst-performing asset class tracked, according to an Edelweiss Mutual Fund research presentation. US equities, represented by the S&P 500 TRI, gained 12.75%, while domestic gold prices rose 11.56%. Short-term bonds returned 3.57%, and silver and Chinese equities posted losses. The gap between Indian and US equities stood at 19.56 percentage points.

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Indian equities worst performer in 2026, down 6.81%; US stocks gain 12.75%

Indian equities have been the worst-performing asset class in 2026 so far, falling 6.81% through September, according to Edelweiss Mutual Fund research. US stocks gained 12.75% and gold rose 11.56% over the same period, delivering double-digit returns. Short-term bonds returned 3.57%, while silver and Chinese equities posted losses. The divergence highlights how differently investors would have fared across markets and asset classes over the first nine months of 2026. The data underscores the relative underperformance of Indian markets compared to global alternatives.

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