Indian equities lag gold and U.S. stocks in 2026
In short
Indian equities were down 6.81% in 2026 so far through September, according to Edelweiss Mutual Fund research cited in a summary.
U.S. stocks were up 12.75% and gold rose 11.56%. It matters for investors comparing where returns were strongest, but the full report details are not stated.
What the reporting says
Indian equities fell 6.81% in 2026 so far through September, while U.S. stocks gained 12.75% and gold rose 11.56%, according to Edelweiss Mutual Fund research cited in a publisher summary. The same summary said short-term bonds returned 3.57%, while silver and Chinese equities posted losses. The immediate implication is that returns were uneven across asset classes, but the underlying methodology and full comparison details were not stated.
Why it matters
Indian equities fell 6.81% through September 2026 so far, while U.S. stocks gained 12.75% and gold rose 11.56%, based on Edelweiss Mutual Fund research cited in a summary. Short-term bonds returned 3.57%, and silver and Chinese equities also lost value. The reporting does not state the benchmark used or why the performance gap opened, so the comparison remains incomplete.