More than half of mid-to-large cap companies fail to deliver returns in 2026
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- ✓More than half of India's mid-to-large tier companies with market capitalisation above ₹1,000 crore have faced losses in 2026.
- ✓ETIG analysis showed 466 companies failed to generate returns this year.
- ✓Many firms got hit by regulatory issues and funding costs, while foreign investors sold a substantial amount of Indian equities.
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- MARKET
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- Economic Times
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- 2 Minute(s)
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- India Economy
More than half of India's mid-to-large tier companies with market capitalisation above ₹1,000 crore have faced losses in 2026. Eight companies have experienced significant market cap erosion, affecting investor sentiment. Factors such as regulatory issues, funding costs, and margin pressures contributed to these declines. Foreign portfolio investors have sold a substantial amount of Indian equities this year amid geopolitical uncertainties.
ET Intelligence Group: Amid the broader market weakness of 2026, investor portfolios are taking a hit outside the benchmark indices. ETIG's analysis reveals that more than half of India's mid-to-large tier companies with market caps of ₹1,000 crore or more have failed to generate returns this year.
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