Stock Market Movements - A Comparative Analysis on Growth Patterns in India's Leading Stock Exchange

Arun Lawrence (), Gabriel Simon Thattil (), Tom Antony () and Jeena Ittoop ()
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Arun Lawrence: Department of Commerce, Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous), Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Gabriel Simon Thattil: Faculty of Commerce, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Tom Antony: Department of Commerce, SB College (Autonomous), Kottayam, Kerala, India
Jeena Ittoop: Department of Commerce, Fatima Mata College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala, India

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2025, vol. 15, issue 2, 235-243

Abstract: Growth in the financial market need not always get reflected in terms of earnings growth for investors. Certain sectors and certain class of investors could remain beyond the growth story. It is thus essential to examine whether growth in the Indian financial market are reflected in terms of real time gains in leading financial indices. The leading stock market institution of the country namely National Stock Exchange (NSE) and its sectoral indices from the subject matter of analysis. This study analyses the gains and performance trends of the Indian financial market over the past decade, focusing on the NSE Nifty and its key sectoral indices-Nifty IT, Nifty Energy, Nifty Infrastructure, and Nifty Bank. Utilizing secondary data from April 2014 to March 2024, the research employs month-to-month and year-to-year change benchmarks to assess index performance and applies the Concurrent Deviation Method to evaluate correlations between indices. The findings reveal overall resilience and growth, with significant recoveries following downturns such as the 2015-16 economic slump and the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable positive performances were observed across indices, with Nifty IT and Nifty Energy showing substantial gains in the aftermath of the pandemic. The study also highlights strong positive correlations among the indices, indicating interdependence in market movements. Looking forward, the Indian financial market is expected to benefit from government policies and sectoral trends, particularly in clean energy and infrastructure, while global economic conditions and investor sentiment will continue to influence market dynamics. Investors can leverage the findings of this study to make informed decisions and capitalize on strong growth potential.

Keywords: Level of Significance in Gains; Nifty; Nifty Bank; Nifty Energy; Nifty Infrastructure; Nifty IT (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.32479/ijefi.17865

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