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22 Nifty 500 Stocks Surge Over 50% in H1FY26 Despite Market Volatility

Written by,

Surjeet Dudani

Oct 2, 2025

“Resilience Amidst Market Uncertainty”

Despite facing significant market volatility in the first half of FY26, 22 stocks in the Nifty 500 index managed to achieve extraordinary gains, rising by more than 50%. The volatility was driven by factors such as tariff impacts, foreign capital outflows, and stretched valuations.

While the broader Nifty 500 index saw a 6.5% gain and the Nifty 50 increased by 5%, these 22 stocks stood out with their remarkable performance. Their growth defied cautious market sentiment, showing strong resilience.

Top Gainers in the Nifty 500 Index

Netweb Technologies and Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) led the charge, gaining 141% and 126%, respectively, in H1FY26. Other notable gainers included:

GE Vernova T&D (91% rise)
Force Motors (86% rise)
Authum Invest (78% rise)
Delhivery (76% rise)
HBL Engineering (72% rise)

Additionally, stocks like Syrma SGS Tech (67%), JM Financial (66%), Tata Investment Corporation (65%), and L&T Finance (63%) saw impressive gains during this period.

Other companies that rose over 50% include RBL Bank, Aditya Birla Capital, Hyundai Motor, Data Pattern, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.

What’s Next for the Market in H2FY26?

As the second half of FY26 begins, analysts expect improved market conditions. Factors such as monetary easing, income tax relief, GST rate cuts, and stronger earnings growth are anticipated to boost market performance.

Jimeet Modi, the CEO of SAMCO Group, believes that the impact of the recently announced tax relief and interest rate cuts will begin to positively affect corporate profitability in the second half of the year.

Pranab Uniyal, Head of Investment Advisory at HDFC Securities, is optimistic about the growth in sectors like banking, consumer staples, and mid- and small-cap stocks. He suggests that strong earnings growth, moderate valuations, and supportive policy measures could help the market rebound in the latter part of the year.

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Investors: Knowing What Not to Do

Matters More Than Knowing What to Do

In investing, returns often improve naturally when common mistakes are avoided. Over time, by observing and interacting with many investors, certain behavioral patterns clearly stand out. These traits usually indicate investors who struggle to succeed in the stock market.

Investors who panic easily and sell as soon as markets fall slightly.
Those who lack patience and expect fast results.
People who treat the stock market like a gambling platform instead of investing in real businesses.
Investors who borrow money to invest, especially during bull markets.
Individuals who book profits too early without letting investments grow.
Overactive traders who frequently buy and sell but believe they are long-term investors.
Emotional investors whose decisions are driven by market noise or personal life situations.
People who focus more on lifestyle display and status rather than disciplined wealth building.
Investors with irregular income who fail to invest consistently, limiting the power of compounding over time.
Those who stop learning after making some money and lose the drive to grow further.
Investors who blindly follow tips from social media, influencers, or news without doing their own research.
People who don’t review their mistakes and keep repeating the same errors.
Those who ignore risk management and invest without understanding downside possibilities.
Investors who constantly compare their returns with others and make impulsive changes.
People who have no long-term plan and keep changing strategies every few months.

Often, it’s the blind spots we are unaware of that lead to disappointing outcomes. If you recognize any of these traits in yourself, working on them can make a big difference. Stock market investing is a journey of learning first and earning later. Unfortunately, many investors try to earn first and learn later.