What has Nifty India Defence returned over the long run?

Calculated from NSE Indices daily index closing values (NSE archives, ind_close_all file), Nifty India Defence returned n/a over the year to 1 Oct 2026. Past returns do not indicate future returns.

What was the biggest fall in Nifty India Defence?

In the data available from Jun 2026, the largest fall from a previous peak was −8.7%, from Sep 2026 to Sep 2026; it had not regained that peak by 1 Oct 2026. There were 0 falls of 10% or more, 0 of them 20% or more.

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Nifty India Defence Historical Returns

The Nifty India Defence index tracks companies in defence manufacturing and related services.

Index level (NSE close, 1 Oct)

9,142.55

Day change

−1.45%

P/E · P/B · dividend yield

57.0 · 10.82 · 0.51%

Latest data

1 Oct 2026

1-year return

n/a

5-year CAGR

n/a

10-year CAGR

n/a

Largest fall from peak

−9% (Sep 2026–Sep 2026)

Below previous peak now

−8.6%

Price history

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Below previous peak (how far it was under its earlier high at each month-end)

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About Nifty India Defence

The Nifty India Defence index tracks companies in defence manufacturing and related services.

What it means for investors. A young, concentrated index; short histories and high valuations mean past figures say little about the long run.

Returns over time

Series	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	15Y	20Y	Max fall	Data to
Nifty India Defence	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	−9%	1 Oct 2026

Annualised (CAGR) for periods of a year or more, ending on each series' latest date. “n/a” means the series does not go back that far. Max fall: the largest fall from a previous peak over the whole history.

NSE Indices daily index closing values (NSE archives, ind_close_all file). Data 8 Jun 2026 to 1 Oct 2026. Latest level: NSE daily index closing values. Returns use the fund NAV history, which includes dividends.

Calendar-year returns

Year	Return
2026 to 1 Oct	1.8%

Year-end to year-end, from NSE Indices daily index closing values (NSE archives, ind_close_all file).

Falls from peak and recovery

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Rolling returns: the range of outcomes

Historical data unavailable: the series is too short for rolling periods.

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Nifty India Defence and the Nifty 50, year by year

Year	Nifty India Defence	Nifty 50
2026 to 1 Oct	1.8%	−13.6%

Fund NAVs (AMFI), after fund costs.

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What has Nifty India Defence returned over the long run?: Calculated from NSE Indices daily index closing values (NSE archives, ind_close_all file), Nifty India Defence returned n/a over the year to 1 Oct 2026. Past returns do not indicate future returns.
What was the biggest fall in Nifty India Defence?: In the data available from Jun 2026, the largest fall from a previous peak was −8.7%, from Sep 2026 to Sep 2026; it had not regained that peak by 1 Oct 2026. There were 0 falls of 10% or more, 0 of them 20% or more.

Data & disclosure. Figures are calculated by Integrato from AMFI NAVs, FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) and World Bank data; data checked 3 Oct 2026. Index-fund and ETF NAVs stand in for index levels and differ from them by fund costs and tracking difference. Source institutions may revise data. Historical performance is not indicative of future returns, and historical relationships may not persist. This page is for information and education; it is not a recommendation to buy or sell anything. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155). Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Sources and methodology →

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