Despite a volatile start to 2026 with Middle East tensions and pressure on technology stocks, several Nifty 50 blue-chips have outperformed. SBI leads gains with a 22% rise year-to-date, followed by Tata Steel and ONGC. Ten index heavyweights, including NTPC, Power Grid and Axis Bank, have delivered positive returns in the year.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets