Investors see higher returns in sector-specific stocks over benchmark indices in 2025

In 2025, sector-specific and thematic investments outperformed benchmark indices like Sensex and Nifty, which saw gains of 4.5% and 5.6% respectively. Several NSE indices, including Defence, Capital Markets, Auto, Bank, Metal, and India Consumption, surged between 7% and 19%. While most indices showed a mix of performers, the Nifty IT index lagged, contrasting with the Nifty Bank index’s strong performance.

​In 2025, sector-specific and thematic investments outperformed benchmark indices like Sensex and Nifty, which saw gains of 4.5% and 5.6% respectively. Several NSE indices, including Defence, Capital Markets, Auto, Bank, Metal, and India Consumption, surged between 7% and 19%. While most indices showed a mix of performers, the Nifty IT index lagged, contrasting with the Nifty Bank index’s strong performance.