Diwali 2026: Sensex plunged 10,000 points, Nifty dropped 12% since last Diwali. Will Samvat 2083 bring some relief?

India’s benchmark stock indices are heading into Diwali 2026 after a difficult year. The Sensex has plunged 10,000 points, while the Nifty has declined 12% since the previous Diwali.

The steep move has placed the performance of Indian equities in focus as the market enters Samvat 2083. Investors will be watching whether the new traditional trading year can bring some relief after the losses recorded over the past year.

A sharp decline since last Diwali

The Sensex’s 10,000-point fall and the Nifty’s 12% drop represent a significant setback over the period. Both figures underline the pressure facing the market as the next Diwali milestone approaches.

However, the available information does not identify the reasons behind the decline or provide a forecast for the coming year. It also does not confirm whether the indices will recover during Samvat 2083.

Samvat 2083 begins under scrutiny

The new Samvat year starts with market performance and the possibility of relief firmly in focus. For now, the key fact is the scale of the decline since the last Diwali, rather than any confirmed change in direction.

Samvat 2083 therefore begins against a backdrop of substantial losses in both major benchmarks. Whether it marks a turnaround remains an open question.