# Nifty, Sensex Log Worst Samvat Returns in 15 Years

> Indian markets hit 15-year low as Nifty and Sensex drop 7-8% in Samvat 2082.
- Title: Nifty, Sensex Log Worst Samvat Returns in 15 Years · mint
- Summary: Indian markets hit 15-year low as Nifty and Sensex drop 7-8% in Samvat 2082. Indian equities saw their worst Samvat-year performance since 2067 as Nifty and…
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- Author: Dipti Sharma
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:42:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nifty 50, bse sensex, samvat 2082, equity investors, samvat 2083, market correction, earnings growth, valuation expansion, india, news
## Market Crash in Samvat 2082
The BSE Sensex slumped 8% and the Nifty 50 shed 7% in Samvat 2082.
## Worst Samvat-Year Performance
Indian equities recorded their worst Samvat-year returns since Samvat 2067.
## Expert Analysis
Ankur Punj of Equirus Wealth said strong economies don't always mean strong equity returns.
## Market Weakness Causes
Global capital shifted to AI sectors, geopolitical uncertainty and high crude oil prices drove selling.
## Earnings Outlook
Saurabh Mukherjea predicts 10-11% annual EPS growth over the next decade for Indian markets.
## Valuation Shifts
Nifty's P/E ratio of 18 could drop to long-term average of 15.
## Market Winners and Losers
Nifty Metal and Pharma indices led the rally while FMCG and IT indices declined.
## 2083 Market Outlook
Samvat 2083 could see earnings-led recovery with strong largecap stocks.
## Key takeaway

Indian equities saw their worst Samvat-year performance since 2067 as Nifty and Sensex fell 7-8% in Samvat 2082.