This is the second-worst performance by the pack during this period over the last five years since CY20.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala's net worth has increased by more than 7 per cent, or Rs 2,865 crore, compared to less than 1 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.
The most important positive of India's stealth bull market is earnings growth across different sectors, explains Debashis Basu.
Real test of the rally in this segment will be the upcoming result season.
Bank shares were the top losers after sharp gains last week.
Hike in planned public-sector capital expenditure will be credit-positive for infra cos
The 30-share Sensex closed down 114 points at 28,622 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 37 points at 8,686.