The Economic Times

697 days, no new record high: Sensex hits worst two-year return stretch since 2012. Will this end soon?

The Sensex has gone 697 days without a new record high, marking its longest stretch of weakness in years. In 2026, 37% of trading days have delivered negative two-year returns, the highest share since 2012. However, easing FII selling, resilient domestic flows and potential foreign inflows could support a recovery.