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Market Notes · Nov 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

Nifty 50 Flat for 2.5 Years: Why Long-Term Investors Quit

The Nifty 50 returned 0.20% in the 29 months from May 2024 to October 2026, after rising about 17% and falling about 16% along the way. Here is why roughly 2.5 years without a gain is where long-term investors give up, what quitting cost, and how to plan for it.

Parth Patel

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