Market declines of 30-60% occur once every 7-10 years: What 46 years of Sensex data reveals
Indian stock markets regularly experience sharp interim declines, yet long-term data shows that these corrections are usually short-lived and often end with positive annual returns. According to a report by FundsIndia, a long-term analysis of Sensex and calendar-year returns from 1980 to 2026 YTD highlights a consistent pattern: 30-60% declines occur once every 7-10 years,…