Indian Stock Market Wraps Up Samvat 2080 With Record Wealth Creation Despite Year-End Dip
Mumbai — Samvat 2080 ended on a mixed note for the Indian stock market, closing with a 553-point drop in the Sensex, which settled at 79,389—its lowest level in nearly three months. The Nifty index on the NSE also recorded a loss, closing down by 136 points at 24,205. The downward trend at the close reflected a substantial sell-off by foreign funds in the final month of the year, resulting in a six percent decline across major indices.
Despite this recent dip, Samvat 2080 proved to be the most successful year on record for the Indian stock market, with total investor wealth surging by an impressive ₹128 lakh crore (around $1.5 trillion). The combined wealth now stands at ₹453 lakh crore, driven by strong domestic fund inflows and robust macroeconomic conditions.
The year’s growth was supported by stable government policies, effective inflation management, and increased confidence among domestic investors. Local investments alone reached ₹4.7 lakh crore, demonstrating a surge in market participation. “Geopolitical concerns and domestic events like elections and monsoon variability did present challenges,” stated Shripal Shah, MD and CEO of Kotak Securities. “However, India’s strong macro indicators, together with Sebi’s regulatory initiatives, have nurtured a resilient market ecosystem.”
In a landmark achievement, the NSE reported its investor base surpassed 20 crore, while the mutual fund industry reached total assets of ₹68 lakh crore. Monthly inflows from systematic investment plans (SIPs) reached nearly ₹25,000 crore, marking new highs and reflecting a growing investor interest in India’s economic growth.
Investment in precious metals yielded substantial returns this year, with gold rising 33 percent and silver outperforming with a 37 percent increase. Bitcoin took the lead among asset classes, delivering a remarkable 72 percent return, whereas traditional assets like the rupee and crude oil saw minimal gains.
Looking forward, Samvat 2081 may bring fresh challenges for the market. There is mounting political pressure for the Sebi chief’s resignation following conflict-of-interest allegations, which have been firmly denied by the regulatory head. How this situation unfolds, alongside upcoming elections, will likely influence investor sentiment and market dynamics in the coming year.
