Wealth Destruction Widespread 650 of 1,000 BSE stocks now deliver negative 3-year CAGR. Only 350 remain profitable over 3 years. Just 35 outperformed Nifty's meager 5.2% CAGR
5-Year Gains Evaporate Half of BSE 1000 stocks erased all 5-year returns. Stocks that surged 100-200% in 2021-22 bull run now back below 2021 levels completely
Small/Midcaps Devastated Nifty Smallcap 100 down 25% from peak, worst correction since COVID. Microcap index crashes 35%. Only largecaps show resilience with marginal losses
Sectoral Carnage Uneven Auto, real estate, PSU banks lost 15-20% of 3-year CAGR. Pharma, FMCG, utilities retain positive returns. IT sector -12% CAGR despite 2021-22 boom
Investor Lessons Don't chase momentum stocks. Diversify across market caps. FII selling, crude shock, Iran war eroded ₹45 lakh crore market cap since January peak. Quality over hype wins long-term